Our Mission
Helping fire-affected families understand and address environmental risks in their homes and soil with trusted science, practical tools, and direct support.
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Our Mission
FIRE RECOVERY SCIENCE
For thousands of households, recovery includes addressing environmental health risks that are complex and costly to solve.
The 2025 Los Angeles County fires exposed thousands of families to environmental health risks that can persist long after the flames were extinguished.
Smoke from the fires spread harmful pollutants, including heavy metals like lead, across the region, affecting millions of residents.
In burn areas and nearby communities, toxic contaminants settled into soil and indoor environments.
Homes that remain standing may face exposure risks from ash, soot, or contaminated dust.
What CONSORTIUM Provides
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We translate rigorous research into plain-language guidance about environmental exposure risks and remediation strategies for both soil and indoor environments.
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We develop and disseminate tools and resources in collaboration with community partners.
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We provide ongoing, free testing for residents across affected communities, covering both interior surfaces and exterior soil.
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We will offer financial assistance for soil remediation for pilot households, along with hands-on guidance to plan and carry out indoor remediation.
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We identify and share practical ways to reduce costs and improve access to remediation for all residents.
WHO WE ARE
CONSORTIUM is a cross-sector collaboration with a mission to help fire-affected families understand and address environmental risks.
The core members all have a track record of impactful fire recovery work since 2025, including USC Public Exchange, LMU Center for the Study of Los Angeles, CAP.LA, Department of Angels, Altadena Recovery and Rebuild Corporation, LA Fire HEALTH Study, and Centre for Applied Ecological Remediation.
These partners are combining scientific expertise, community partnerships, and recovery-focused research to address long-term environmental health impacts from the 2025 fires. This project is also supported by FireAid, R&S Kayne Foundation, Snap Inc., Spiegel Family Fund, The Wonderful Company, California Community Foundation, and the State of California.
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