Survivor Voices.
Lasting Change.
Millions of Americans are watching.
Survivors sharing what the world needs to see.
Turning loss into leadership.
Welcome to the Survivor Media Corps
The Eaton, Palisades and Malibu fires may be out. But the full story is still unfolding.
That’s where we come in.
The Survivor Media Corps trains and supports survivors to tell their stories with clarity and impact. We work directly with journalists to ensure these stories stay in the public eye long after the flames are gone.
Through this work, survivor voices from Eaton, Palisades, and Malibu have already reached millions across America. Lawmakers are responding. Policies are shifting. Public understanding is deepening. Survivors are organizing.
We are not waiting to be rescued.
We are driving the national conversation.
Every interview helps hold institutions accountable. And every survivor who speaks steps forward with courage and leadership.
For Journalists
Real survivors. Compelling stories. On the record
Need survivors to interview for your reporting? We’re here to help.
The Survivor Media Corps connects journalists with vetted, media-ready survivors and responds quickly when deadlines are tight. We focus on thoughtful matching so you can reach the right voices for your story.
To request interviews, please email us with:
• The type of survivor perspectives you’re seeking
• Your deadline
• Your cell number
• Any helpful context for matching
We ask for as much lead time as possible and will always do our best to respond quickly.
Please send requests to:
joy.chen@efsurvivors.net
sandra.stanisa@efsurvivors.net
Thank you for sharing the reality of our recovery with the world.
Want to report directly inside our survivor community?
This is where stories surface first.
Journalists are actively reporting inside EFSN’s private Discord server, where Eaton, Palisades and Malibu survivors share real-time experiences and emerging challenges.
To request access, sign up for our newsletter. Your next screen will invite you into Discord. For full functionality, we recommend downloading the desktop app to use search and follow developing threads.
Update your Discord display name to: NAME | MEDIA OUTLET (all caps).
Update your Discord display name to: NAME | MEDIA OUTLET
DM Joy Chen inside Discord to request your media credential
Obtain explicit consent before publishing anything identifying a survivor
Survivors For Survivors
Tell your story. Be heard. Help drive change.
Your story matters.
Newsrooms consistently report that without EFSN’s rapid-response ability to connect journalists with survivors, they would no longer be covering the Los Angeles fires.
When you share your story, you shine a light on the challenges still facing survivors.
Your voice helps the public understand what recovery truly takes. It gives decision-makers the clarity, urgency, and motivation they need to act on behalf of our communities.
That’s why we created the Survivor Media Corps.
What you receive:
Free, professional media training designed specifically for fire survivors
One-on-one preparation before every interview
Links to your interviews afterward so you can keep and share your story
Full control over whether, when, and how you speak
Every media request is carefully screened and matched to your interests and comfort level. You are never pressured, and you are never caught off guard.
This is about more than media.
It’s about reclaiming your voice, shaping the public narrative, and helping drive recovery for us all.
Together, we are keeping the spotlight on survivors — and driving change.
The one-year anniversary press conference:
“Chilling. Heart-wrenching. And deeply affirming.”