It's called Engaged California, and it's calling on victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires to help create an action plan to rebuild the devastated communities.
What is Engaged California?
The new platform was created by the state's Office of Data and Innovation, and it's meant to empower Californians to have honest and respectful discussions on a variety of topics.
"Participants on the platform have the opportunity to weigh in on issues that directly impact the recovery in Los Angeles," said Director Jeffery Marino.
How does Engaged California work?
The process is simple.
When you sign up to participate, you'll get an invitation to join in on a conversation on a specific topic.
You'll meet with others in a virtual space to talk about the topic then the program will share key findings from the meeting with not only you but with state leaders as well.
So far, 8,000 people have signed up, but that's a small fraction of those impacted by the fires.
"I think it's important, because I think people don't really know what has happened here," said Martin Gordon, who lost his home in the Eaton Fire and joined Engaged California.
His main focus is on the lives lost and the lack of warning that day for so many people in Altadena.
"I think people need to understand not just the fire and devastation and all the stuff I lost, but the fact that I could've lost my life because there was no one here to make sure that we got out alive," said Gordon.
James Farr lives in the Pasadena evacuation zone and joined Engaged California to make sure he has a say in his community's future.
"I think it really represents what people are feeling," he said. It gives them this space of anonymity, it gives them space where the crowd isn't drowning them out and they can personalize their thoughts."
"The state is listening," Farr added. "I was surprised that the governor has an appetite for this type of information, so I'm optimistic about it."
According to Engaged California's website, the first conversations have already began.
There's also an option for state employees to voice their opinions on how to make the state more efficient, effective, and engaged.
To learn more, click here.
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