Pomona Valley News

Judy Chu, a U.S. Congress member representing California's 28th district, has recently shared several updates on social media regarding her activities and initiatives in response to the Eaton Fire. The posts highlight her engagement with community leaders, support for small businesses affected by the fire, and efforts to address issues related to wildfire evacuation alerts.

On February 4, 2025, Judy Chu expressed gratitude towards House Democrats Leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Katherine Clark for their visit to California's 28th district. She acknowledged their support for the community and mentioned Dr. Jackie Jacobs, a civil rights activist who lost her home in the Eaton Fire. "True Leadership in Action."

Later that day, she highlighted an event organized to aid small businesses impacted by the Eaton Fire. The Small Business Fire Recovery Event was hosted by her team in collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Altadena Chamber of Commerce. Chu thanked attendees for participating in this initiative aimed at providing expert consultations to those affected. "Small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities."

In another post on February 4, 2025, Judy Chu joined Representative Robert Garcia and other Los Angeles Democrats in calling for accountability regarding false and delayed wildfire evacuation alerts during recent fires. She emphasized the importance of timely alerts for saving lives while acknowledging that errors can lead to confusion and pose threats to safety. Chu affirmed their commitment to preventing such issues from recurring."I joined @RepRobertGarcia & other LA Democrats in demanding answers on the false & delayed wildfire evacuation alerts sent during the fires."