Fire News, Information and Resources for the Public





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*Jan. 21, 2025*






News, Information and Resources for the Public





todays updates

*Returning Safely to Formerly Evacuated Areas*

As residents return to their neighborhoods, the Los Angeles County Departments of Public Health and Mental Health are asking fire victims to take the appropriate steps to safeguard their physical and mental health by following these safety tips [ [link removed] ] and reaching out for professional help if experiencing mental health distress [ [link removed] ].

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*Precautions When Returning Home After the Fire [ [link removed] ]* 

Areas that have been affected by the wildfire are impacted by smoke, soot, ash, chemicals, water, and structural damage. Before entering any area heavily damaged or destroyed by a wildfire, be sure that officials have cleared the area and allowed entry.

Once you can enter a burned-out area, please take appropriate precautions [ [link removed] ] and *be aware of hazards to your health and safety *when returning to a property. 

 

*Hazardous Material Removal [ [link removed] ]*

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been assigned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to survey, remove, and dispose of hazardous materials from properties burned by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires in Los Angeles County.

The EPA’s work removing hazardous materials is in Phase 1 of the federal cleanup. *This work is free to residents*.

Click here [ [link removed] ] to learn more about the process.

 

*Repopulation Information*


* Eaton Fire: *All Altadena communities are now open for residents to return*. Some areas are still under Evacuation Order with “soft closures.” For full details, see LA County Sheriff's Nixle alert [ [link removed] ].
* Palisades Fire: For full details on the *designated **communities* that can return, see LA County Sheriff's Nixle alert [ [link removed] ].

 

*National Weather Service Issues Fire Weather Watch [ [link removed] ]*

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 10 PM tonight. However, due to gusty Santa Ana winds and very low relative humidity for a large portion of Los Angeles County, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued [ [link removed] ] from Tuesday evening through Thursday night.

For more weather information from the National Weather Service, click here [ [link removed] ]. 

 

Learn more about what to expect after your return in this FAQ [ [link removed] ].


* Palisades Fire [ [link removed] ] updates
* Eaton Fire [ [link removed] ] updates
* The latest weather updates for Los Angeles County can be found here [ [link removed] ].

 

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*Hotline Help With Animals* [ [link removed] ]











LA County Recovery ResourcesProperty Assessment [ [link removed] ]

 

*Property Damage Assessments*

Maps [ [link removed] ] showing damage assessments [ [link removed] ] have been posted and are updated daily. If there is not a color icon on your address, it means a building has not yet been inspected. We will add damage assessments as they become available.

 

*Disaster Recovery Centers [ [link removed] ]*

Disaster recovery centers are open to the public to connect residents impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires with local, state, federal and non-profit recovery resources. Additionally, FEMA representatives are on-hand to assist residents with navigating relief programs.

The two locations are open daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

*Westside Location*
UCLA Research Park West
10850 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064

*Eastside Location*

Pasadena City College Community Education Center
3035 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107






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Older adults and individuals with disabilities who have been affected by the fires are eligible for a myriad of programs and services [ [link removed] ] through Los Angeles County's Department of Aging and Disabilities [ [link removed] ]. To learn more, watch the video above or call the Information & Assistance Hotline at (800) 510-2020.

To see more videos and PSAs, please check out our YouTube Channel [ [link removed] ].






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Here, the Department of Public Works clears debris caused by the Eaton Fire in Altadena. For questions about debris removal [ [link removed] ], contact the Debris Removal Hotline at (844) FIRE DEBRIS / (844) 347-3332, available Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 6 PM.

For more photos of LA County's response and recovery efforts, please visit our Flickr [ [link removed] ]page.






click here for a full list of recovery resources [ [link removed] ]




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