• About Team Palisades

    We are a neighbor-led, community-powered group formed after the January 2025 wildfire, using After the Fire USA’s Block Captain framework to share trusted information and strengthen community connection, resilience, and recovery.

  • Our "Why"

    Not every Palisadian has the means, background, or stamina to navigate the challenges of the coming months and years. We are neighbors helping neighbors with trusted information, connection, and care to help ensure a Palisades homecoming for all who wish to return.

  • Our Vision

    To create a more prepared, united, and future-ready Pacific Palisades— where no resident is left behind and every decision reflects the needs and values of the community.

How We Work

Our Block Captains and Neighborhood Reps hold regular meetings, share helpful information, and keep the community connected.

They works in tandem with our Core Team and expert advisors to get the word out across Six Focus Areas: The Grid (Infrastructure), The Shield (Safety & Environment), The Money (Financing & Insurance), The Compass (Planning & Governance), The Home (Rebuilding), and The Heart (Community & Wellbeing).

  • Block Captains are the heart of this effort. A Block Captain is a trusted neighbor who connects, informs, and supports Palisadians on a single street, block, or cluster of homes.

    Find your Block Captain on our Connect page and neighborhood map.

  • A Neighborhood Rep oversees an entire neighborhood or zone and acts as the primary liaison between Block Captains and Team Palisades leadership.

    Find your Neighborhood Rep on our Connect page and neighborhood map.

Six Focus Areas

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    THE GRID

    Infrastructure

    water • power • gas • sanitation • stormwater • telecom • roads

  • THE SHIELD

    Safety & Environment

    disaster preparedness • volunteer fire brigade • environmental recovery • safety and security • air and soil quality

  • THE MONEY

    Financing & Insurance

    • residential financial support
    • commercial financial support
    • insurance guidance • case management • elder assistance • small businesses

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    THE COMPASS

    Planning & Governance

    open space • zoning • permitting • policy • advocacy • traffic • temporary housing • logistics

  • The Home icon

    THE HOME

    Rebuilding

    • residential structures
    • commercial structures
    • community structures
    • educational structures
    • hardened rebuild

  • The Heart icon

    THE HEART

    Community & Wellbeing

    • community support
    • emotional support

Meet Us at Open House

Our Open House gatherings at Team Palisades HQ in Culver City bring together neighbors, architects, engineers, planners, and other experts to connect, share ideas, and learn from one another in an informal, welcoming setting.

No RSVP needed – drop in anytime during Open House hours (3:30pm-5pm) to be part of the conversation. See more events