PASADENA WIND AND FIRE RESOURCES
We rejoice that the Los Angeles wildfires, including the Eaton fire, are now fully contained. We are thankful for the first responders and their tireless efforts over the course of the more than three weeks that the fires raged on. While relief efforts and the work to rebuild local communities will be a long-term process, Fuller’s Wind and Fire Recovery team—an extension of our Health and Safety Committee—will continue to meet and provide up-to-date information, resources, and help to our students, staff, and faculty. The team can be reached at [email protected].
Please continue monitoring local guidance on repopulation updates and health and safety advisories for those in affected areas. See below for updates and announcements, student and employee information, opportunities to donate, and other resources.
UPDATES ON CAMPUS RE-OPENING AND RECOVERY
The Pasadena campus resumed in-person classes and operations on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 (with adjustments being made for faculty, staff, and students, as needed)
WHAT HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED SO FAR
- Cleared significant debris from falling trees and branches across the campus
- Redistributed air purifiers and ordered new ones
- Additional air purifiers will be distributed once they arrive
- Changed air filters in buildings
- Bought and distributed water bottles
- These are available for everyone in our Fuller community and can be picked up at the Welcome Center or the Housing Office
- Distributed N95 respirator masks
- More masks can be picked up at the Welcome Center, SOPMFT front desk, and the Housing Office, and by calling Campus Safety at (626) 584-5444
- Deep cleaned classrooms, offices, and residential areas (underway)
- Chaplains made calls and sent texts to impacted members of our community
- Chaplains held check-in sessions with housing residents, with meals hosted by Student Life
- Fuller’s Emergency Support Fund was created to assist faculty, staff, and students
- Student life and OFA have processed many Need-Based Grants for students who have been impacted by the disaster
- An Internal Fuller Aid for Wildfire Recovery (mutual aid) spreadsheet was created so community members can request or offer services and resources to one another
- Sent the Fires and Windstorms Check-In survey to assess the impact and determine needs; survey submissions are still welcome
What's Ahead
- An application and method for fairly distributing emergency support will be shared.
- Keep an eye out for additional support from the Chaplain Team, including more residential check-ins with meals, library “office hours,” and grief support groups.
- The Fuller Psychological and Family Services clinic is available to support Fuller and the local communities. Please contact the clinic at 626-584-5555 to learn more.
Latest News and Announcements
STUDENT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
Check-In Form for Southern California Students
If you are a Southern California resident, we ask that you please complete this form to update us on your current situation. This will help us gather essential information about the current needs and conditions of our community. We want to know how you are doing, check in with you, and support you in the ways you need.
Additionally, for specific requests for needs and support, or to offer support, please see add to this Fuller Community Support sheet.
Academic Calendar Changes
In light of the disruption caused by the fires, we have made adjustments to the academic calendar. The new deadlines are as follows:
Friday, January 31
Last day to withdraw from a ten-week class with 50% refund
Friday, February 7
Last day to withdraw from a ten-week class with 25% refund
Friday, February 14
Last day to withdraw from a ten-week class—no refund
Student Housing Information
In the aftermath of the Eaton fire, we recognize the challenges posed by the lingering smoke smells, ash, and/or debris in Fuller Student Housing. Please know that we are fully aware of these concerns and are actively working to address them. In the meantime, we want to highlight the steps Fuller is taking to support affected residents:
- Fuller’s Office of Student Life has compiled a Fuller Southern California Wind and Wildfire Resource List for those who have been affected by the fire. We encourage all residents to look through the list and use applicable information as needed.
- The Housing Office has been working to accommodate requests to temporarily move into Chang housing where availability and space allows it.
- HEPA air purifiers have been provided upon request to help improve indoor air quality for affected residents.
- The Rogers room in Chang Commons is open from 8:00 am–11:00 pm as a common area to provide an alternative space for residents
- The Housing Office is providing surgical and KN95 masks for affected residents in Ford, Jubilee, and Chang Commons.
- Fuller’s Housing Office has extended the deadline for January rent payments to January 24, 2025.
- Fuller is partnering with ABM Janitorial Services for professional cleaning of student housing. ABM has been onsite beginning Thursday, January 16th.
We are also aware that Fuller residents had concerns over water quality. We have been in direct communication with Pasadena Water and Power, which has confirmed extensive water quality testing indicates Fuller housing units are not affected by the Do Not Drink notice. The Housing Office also has bottled water and snacks available to residents.
Mental Health Services and Spiritual Care
Students can visit TimelyCare or Fuller Psychological and Family Services for mental health and therapeutic services.
Students can also connect with a seminary chaplain or schedule a time to meet.
Contact
For other needs and questions, contact Dr. Nicole Boymook, executive director of student life at [email protected], or the Wind and Fire Recovery Team at [email protected].
EMPLOYEE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
Check-In Form for Southern California Employees
If you are a Southern California resident, we ask that you please complete this form to update us on your current situation. This will help us gather essential information about the current needs and conditions of our community. We want to know how you are doing, check in with you, and support you in the ways you need.
Additionally, for specific requests for needs and support, or to offer support, please see add to this Fuller Community Support sheet.
Contact
Please continue to monitor the employee site for up-to-date information. For any questions or concerns, be in touch with your supervisor, or contact [email protected] or the Wind and Fire Recovery Team at [email protected].
Employee Resources
Find further resources for full-time employees below:
- Fuller’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (1-800-316-2796)
- Anthem Blue Cross Mental & Behavioral Health Counseling
GIVING
Fuller’s Emergency Support Fund
If you’d like to provide vital assistance to students, faculty, and staff from the Fuller community who have been affected by the fires, you can make a donation. Funds will go towards emergency housing, food, and essential supplies and will also aid long-term recovery efforts.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Find further resources below, for those impacted by the fires:
- City of Pasadena, Eaton Fire updates
- Summary of Eaton Fire Information
- CalFire evacuation and warning maps
- Pasadena Water and Power, drinking water information
- Air Quality Map
- How to build a DIY air cleaner, EPA
- What Can I Do Now To Protect My Family from Wildfire Smoke?, EPA
- Red Cross Disaster Distress Helpline (1-800-985-5990), a multilingual 24/7 support line
- Find a Shelter, no identification is required for Red Cross Shelter
- World Central Kitchen, distributes free hot meals to those affected by the fires
- FEMA Disaster Assistance
- 211LA, for current wildfire information and evacuation resources in LA County
Fuller’s Office of Student Life has also compiled a Fuller Southern California Wind and Wildfire Resource List, with information and resources on food/water, insurance, housing, transportation, mental health, and more, for those who have been affected by the fire. We encourage all residents to look through the list and use applicable information as needed.