Registrant & Visitor Guide

About the Dena Census

The Dena Census is a website built by the community and owned by the community, so we can self-report on our recovery status and needs and ensure every fire survivor is counted and supported.

Organizations use the Dena Census to simplify signups for giveaways, grants, and resources, so we no longer need to fill out the same information over and over.

When you sign in, you will also be counted among the community for future giveaways, grants, and resources.

This guide is for community members registering for an event or checking in at an EFC sign-in kiosk. No account or password is needed — you verify with a one-time code sent to your email.

Registering for an event

Open the event’s registration page (a link that looks like /event/[event-name]), then:

1. Enter your email

On the Event Registration screen, type your email and click Send My Code.

Prefer Spanish? Use the English / Español toggle in the header.

2. Verify your code

Check your inbox for a 6-digit code and enter it to continue.

3. Fill in your information

The exact fields depend on the event, but typically:

• First Name, Last Name, and optionally Phone.
• “Impacted by the fire?” — Yes or No.
  • If Yes: you’ll be asked for your impacted address (with type-ahead suggestions), whether you owned / rented / stayed there, your age range, household members, and your current housing status.
  • If No: you’ll choose your community role (for example, an Altadena or Pasadena resident who wasn’t impacted, or a supporter).

4. Review and consent

Check your details on the summary screen. Tick I agree to the Terms, and optionally Join the community newsletter, then submit.

5. Confirmation

You’ll see a success screen — “Thank you, [Name]. You’re verified and registered!” — with a Verification ID. A confirmation email follows. Keep the Verification ID for your records.

Checking in at the EFC sign-in kiosk

The EFC kiosk lives at /efc-signin. It’s designed to be fast for returning visitors.

1. Type your email at the kiosk.
2. If you’ve been here before, you’ll see a Welcome back! screen that greets you by name. You’re Checked in (green badge).
   • You can choose Update my information if anything has changed.
3. If you’re new, you’ll go through the same short registration steps described above.
4. When you’re finished, tap Done — sign in another visitor so the kiosk is ready for the next person.

Frequently asked questions

• Do I need a password? No. Every sign-in uses a one-time 6-digit code sent to your email.
• I didn’t get my code. Wait a moment and check your spam folder. You can request a new code from the same screen.
• Can I change my answers later? At the kiosk, returning visitors can choose Update my information. For other changes, use the Contact page.
• Where can I get help? Visit /faq for common questions or /contact to reach the team.

Your privacy

Your information is used to verify your registration and connect you with community resources. Email addresses are masked in staff views, and data exports are restricted to authorized administrators.