Community resilience and rebuilding efforts after wildfires in Altadena, California

SOURCE www.npr.org
Altadena, California community comes together after devastating wildfires, celebrating a year without gang-related deaths. Black residents face challenges post-fire including loss of generational wealth. Efforts underway to rebuild and provide affordable housing.

Key Points

  • Altadena celebrates Dena Love Day after Eaton Fire, marking a year without gang-related deaths
  • Black residents face challenges post-fire including loss of generational wealth
  • Efforts underway to rebuild and provide affordable housing for displaced families

Pros

  • Community coming together in the wake of devastating wildfires
  • Celebration of a year without gang-related deaths
  • Efforts to rebuild and provide resources for residents

Cons

  • Loss of generational wealth for Black residents
  • Challenges in affordable housing post-fire