Meet Scott Rundle

My name is Scott Rundle, and I’ve been a resident of Lake Arrowhead for over 35 years. I’ve experienced firsthand the disruption and emotional toll that natural disasters can bring—twice being evacuated for wildfires, once for over a week at a time. I understand that gut-wrenching feeling the moment you leave your home, wondering: Is it still standing? Is my neighborhood okay?

During these chaotic moments, I’ve seen both devastation and deep community spirit. I’ve helped friends who were “down the hill” during fire evacuations and couldn’t return home to care for their pets—working with locals who stayed behind to make sure those animals were fed and safe. I’ve lived through Stormageddon in February 2023, when 12 feet of snow buried Lake Arrowhead in a single month. That’s when I found joy riding my quad, delivering medicine, and helping neighbors who bought too much at the store get back home safely.

I don’t pretend to know what it feels like to lose a home to wildfire—but I do know people who have. Some lost everything. Others have homes still standing but are unable to return. I’ve driven through Pacific Palisades, seen the charred hills, and spoken with residents navigating the long, uncertain road to recovery.

That’s why I started FireRecoveryNetwork.org—not because I have all the answers, but because I know how much good information and strong connections can make a difference. This site is a work in progress, just like the recovery process itself. Some content will be timeless, and some will be specific to a fire or a neighborhood, but all of it is driven by one goal: to help you get real, practical help—whether you're rebuilding, relocating, or just trying to stay afloat.

My effort is just a small one. A wish, really—to help people get the right resources at the right time. I’ve seen the pain, but I’ve also heard the hope. And if this site helps even one person move forward, then it’s worth it.

Let’s see where this goes—together.