Information and Resources for the Public
LA County Coordinated Joint Information Center Update [ [link removed] ]
*Feb. 6, 2025*
News, Information and Resources for the Public
todays updates
*New Online ROE Form Available – Submit by March 31, 2025*
The new online Right-of-Entry form is now available for those opting into the government-sponsored debris removal program. Submit the form here [ [link removed] ].
*No action is needed if you already submitted an ROE form using the previous link.*
If you have not yet submitted your opt-in form, please do so as soon as possible to take advantage of this free debris removal program by the Army Corps of Engineers.
ROE Numbers
*Applications Open for Small Businesses and Worker Relief Funds*
Small businesses, nonprofits, and workers affected by the devastating wildfires can now apply for direct financial relief through the LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds.* Applications are open from February 6, 2025, through February 24, 2025*.
Two grant options available:
* *Small Business Relief Fund:* Provides grants ranging from $2,000 to $25,000 for businesses and nonprofits that experienced structural damage, inventory loss, or revenue loss. Open to businesses with annual revenue up to $6 million and fewer than 100 employees.
* *Worker Relief Fund:* Provides $2,000 in direct cash assistance to workers who lost employment or income due to the wildfires. Eligible applicants must have been employed or self-employed in LA County at the time of the disaster.
To apply, visit laregionfund.lacounty.gov [ [link removed] ]. Distribution of funds expected in mid-March 2025.
DEO [ [link removed] ]
*Phase One Debris Removal is Underway*
Experts from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are currently conducting the Phase 1 debris removal process. Learn how the US EPA is safely collecting, sorting and transporting household hazardous waste from fire impacted properties. Watch the video here [ [link removed] ] and below.
EPA Video [ [link removed] ]
*Ocean Water Quality Alert for LA County Beaches*
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a Rain Advisory for all county beaches, in effect until 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Due to recent rainfall, beachgoers are advised to avoid all water contact, especially near storm drains, creeks, and rivers, where bacteria levels may be elevated. Runoff from the rain can also flow onto the sand, creating potential health risks. Learn more here [ [link removed] ].
*Disaster CalFresh [ [link removed] ]*
CalFresh [ [link removed] ]
*FEMA Relief [ [link removed] ] *
FEMA 2625
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*.
*Additional Links:*
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance [ [link removed] ]
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Nonprofits and houses of worship assistance [ [link removed] ]
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Appealing a FEMA decision [ [link removed] ]
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FEMA and SBA Resource Stations at local Supermarkets through Saturday [ [link removed] ]
*Find an Assistance Center* [ [link removed] ]
*Hotline Help With Animals* [ [link removed] ]
FAQs banner [ [link removed] ]
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] ]
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 *(213) 308-8305*. Operators are available to help daily from 6 AM to 6:30 PM.
Have questions about unhealthy and hazardous air quality? In the video below [ [link removed] ], the Department of Public Health explains how to keep yourself safe from harmful air quality in areas impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires.
Vid of the Day [ [link removed] ]
community meetings
"_Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6 PM_"
*NAACP Eaton Fire Resource Fair*
New Revelation Missionary Baptist Church
855 N Orange Grove Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91103
The NAACP will host a resource fair [ [link removed] ] for Altadena and Pasadena residents. Local organizations will offer housing resources, information on pending litigation, insurance claims support, and more.
"Monday, Feb. 10 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 view the town hall, click here [ [link removed] ].
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Disaster Recovery Center Locations Feb 1 [ [link removed] ]
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*_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*.
click here for a full list of recovery resources [ [link removed] ]
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