 Corps of Engineers Begins Phase 2 of Debris Removal in LA Wildfire Recovery
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially begun Phase 2, marking a critical step in the region’s recovery efforts. The first sites to undergo clearing are two schools in the Pasadena Unified School District, where crews will remove hazardous debris to ensure a safe path forward for rebuilding. Phase 2 debris removal operations will expand in the coming weeks to include residential properties slated for clearing across the affected regions. To learn more, click here.
Weekday Rain Weather and the Pacific Coast Highway Closed From Malibu to LA
Rain is expected in Los Angeles County later today and tomorrow. Due to an increased chance of mud and debris flow in recent burn areas, Caltrans announced that Pacific Coast Highway is closed beginning Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 3 PM. The closure is from Chautauqua Blvd. in Los Angeles to Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu.
Because of the rain, Los Angeles County residents are urged to prepare for potential flooding, mudslides and debris run-off. To learn some preparation tips, click here, or watch the video below.
Los Angeles County Recovers Press Conference on Wednesday
Tomorrow morning, on Feb. 5 at 8 AM, Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Lindsey Horvath will host a press conference with Sheriff Robert Luna, Public Works Director Mark Pestrella and Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer to present the latest updates on the process now underway to recover from the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, including details about the debris removal process and public health guidance on safely returning to damaged and destroyed properties.
To watch the press conference, click here.
Supermarkets Team Up with FEMA and SBA to Offer Resource Stations in Impacted Communities
From now until Saturday, recovery resource stations with representatives from FEMA and the Small Business Administration are located at Ralphs and Food 4 Less stores in Malibu, Venice, and Pasadena.
The resource stations are open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM until Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.
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Food 4 Less: 1329 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
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Ralphs: 910 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
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Ralphs: 23841 Malibu Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
At these locations, FEMA provides essential information and resources for individuals and families impacted by the fires, while the Small Business Administration can assist affected businesses, homeowners and renters with financial guidance and recovery support. To learn more, click here.
 Residents seeking financial help after the devastation of the wildfires can request FEMA assistance here. The deadline to apply is March 10, 2025.
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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 open 9 AM to 8 PM. The deadline to submit the Right of Entry form is March 31, 2025.
 Read our latest FAQs on the different parts of the fire debris removal process including:
Also, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has established a Debris Call Center to help answer questions regarding Private Property Debris Removal (Phase 2).
The hotline phone number is (877) 214-9117. Operators are available to help Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 6:30 PM, Saturday from 6 AM to 4:30 PM, and Sunday from 6 AM to 2:30 PM.
Have questions about how to protect yourself in the burn areas? In the video below, the Department of Public Health shares tips on how to safeguard your health if you're returning to a property that's been affected by the Eaton or Palisades fires.
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