Weekend News, Information and Resources for the Public





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*Feb. 2, 2025*






News, Information and Resources for the Public





todays updates
Storm Preparedness

LA County is installing k-rails, sandbags, and essential flood control infrastructure in fire burn areas ahead of a storm this week [ [link removed] ] that the National Weather Service estimates will bring rain and a 10-20% chance of mud debris flows in recent burn scar zones.

Today, officials from LA County and the National Weather Service were onsite in the Palisades Fire area to discuss preparations to reinforce the burn scar zone and encouraged residents to take necessary safety precautions, such as deploying sandbags and avoiding burn areas. Residents can request sandbags by calling LA County Public Works 24-hour hotline at 1-800-675-HELP(4357). Watch the [ [link removed] ]*video [ [link removed] ] *below for more information.

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*FEMA Relief [ [link removed] ] *

Residents seeking financial help after the devastation of the wildfires can request FEMA assistance here [ [link removed] ]. *The deadline to apply is March 10, 2025*. 

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* *Nonprofits and houses of worship can apply for Federal assistance:* [ [link removed] ] Private nonprofits and faith-based groups that were impacted by the Los Angeles County Wildfires may be eligible for *FEMA Public Assistance* to help restore their damaged or destroyed facilities. 

 


* *Appealing a FEMA decision [ [link removed] ]: *Those who have already applied to FEMA may have received a denial letter. Be advised that FEMA’s first determination may not be the final decision. Residents have the right to appeal any FEMA decision or award amount. To learn more about options and what to do next, click here [ [link removed] ].

 

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*Right of Entry Form Submissions Continue [ [link removed] ]*

Residents must choose whether to *opt-in* or *opt-out* of the free nonhazardous debris removal program. Those with questions can call the* Fire Debris Hotline*, or get help completing the form at *(844) 347-3332. *In-person assistance is also available at the Disaster Recovery Centers [ [link removed] ] open 9 AM to 8 PM. The deadline to submit the Right of Entry form [ [link removed] ] is March 31, 2025.

 

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*Find an Assistance Center* [ [link removed] ]


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

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Read our latest FAQs [ [link removed] ] on the different parts of the fire debris removal process including:


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Right of Entry forms [ [link removed] ]

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Phase 1 hazardous debris cleanup [ [link removed] ]

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Phase 2 general debris removal [ [link removed] ]

 











community meetings

"Monday, Feb. 3 at 4 PM"

*Altadena Recovery Community Meeting with LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger*

Supervisor Barger will discuss the latest information on recovery resources for the Altadena community. 


* To submit questions for the town hall, click here [ [link removed] ]. 
* To view the town hall, click here [ [link removed] ]. 

 

"Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 9:30 AM"

*LA County Arts and Culture Forum: Wildfire Response and Resources Virtual Webinar [ [link removed] ]*

Working with local, state, and federal agency partners, staff from the Department of Arts & Culture will share wildfire emergency resources, relief funds, and information for artists, creative workers, arts organizations, and creative small businesses.


* To sign up and attend the webinar, click here [ [link removed] ]. 

 

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Disaster Recovery Center Locations Feb 1

 

*_Photos & Videos_*


* For the latest fire response and recovery photos from LA County, *please visit our Flickr [ [link removed] ] page*.
* For the latest videos on fire response and recovery, *please visit our YouTube [ [link removed] ] page*.





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