News, Information, and Resources for the Public





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*Feb. 24, 2025*






News, Information, and Resources for the Public





todays updates
First Residential Property Complete as Wildfire Debris Removal Effort Gains Momentum

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed debris removal on the first residential property to undergo Phase 2 cleanup operations. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the recovery process, as crews work tirelessly to clear fire-related debris, safeguard the environment, and help communities begin rebuilding. Read more here [ [link removed] ]. 

For those opting into the government-sponsored debris removal program, the online Right of Entry form is available here [ [link removed] ]. The form also is available in Spanish, [ [link removed] ] Russian [ [link removed] ], Armenian [ [link removed] ], Korean [ [link removed] ], and Simplified Chinese [ [link removed] ].

If you have opted in and would like the status of Phase 2 debris removal, use this tool [ [link removed] ] to search your address and monitor real-time updates on your submission.

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For additional support, contact the *ROE Support Hotline at *(844) FIRE-DEBRIS.**

*For those who opt-out:* Property owners who choose to hire private contractors for fire debris removal can now receive a permit that allows home and business owners and their authorized private contractors to manage their own debris removal efforts while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental standards.

The first edition of the Eaton and Palisades Fire Debris Removal permit is available via the County’s EPIC-LA system [ [link removed] ]. For more details, click here [ [link removed] ].

 

New Hours for Disaster Recovery Centers 

Starting this week, Disaster Recovery Centers [ [link removed] ] in Altadena and at UCLA Research Park West will be closed on Sundays. The new operating hours will be Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 7 PM.

Click here [ [link removed] ] to view a list of the wide range of services available at the Disaster Recovery Centers to residents impacted by the fires. 

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Upcoming Deadlines for Financial Assistance 

Apply for financial assistance, grants, funds and complete your debris removal forms by the deadlines listed below. For details, visit recovery.lacounty.gov [ [link removed] ] and scroll down to the bottom of the page. 

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Workshops
Department of Insurance Workshops

Next month, the California Department of Insurance [ [link removed] ] is offering confidential appointments with department experts for people impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 927-4357. Click here [ [link removed] ] for more information. Times and locations are listed below. 


* "Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 10 AM to 6 PM"
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049


* "Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 10 AM to 6 PM"
John Muir High School
1905 Lincoln Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103










community meetings
Altadena Community Meeting

To find out the latest information on recovery resources for the Altadena community, join the community meeting hosted by Supervisor Kathryn Barger on "_Monday, Feb. 24 from 4 to 5 PM via YouTube_"" "by visiting the County of Los Angeles YouTube [ [link removed] ] channel. 


* For live Spanish interpretation and ASL, tune into the Zoom meeting by clicking here. [ [link removed] ]

 

Food Distribution for Impacted Residents in East Hollywood

Hosted by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, the distribution at LA City College (755 New Hampshire Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029) will provide boxes of non-perishable items, fresh produce, face masks, and diapers, and will include a resource fair with County Departments. The event will be on "Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 9 AM to 12 PM". 

 

City of Malibu Town Hall

The City of Malibu will host a fire debris removal town hall at Malibu City Hall and via Zoom on "Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 3 PM - 5 PM."  Click here [ [link removed] ] for more information. 

 

Palisades Fire Recovery Town Hall 

Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath and representatives from LA County Public Works, LA County Public Health, U.S. Army Corps, EPA, CA Insurance Commissioner, and more will answer questions about all aspects of Palisades Fire recovery via webinar "Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 6 PM. "


* Click here [ [link removed] ] to submit a question and register to view the town hall.

 

Free Medical and Mental Health Clinic in Pasadena

The Eaton Health Village, in partnership with the Department of Mental Health, is providing free medical and mental health care every Monday and Wednesday from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Pasadena Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1280 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104).

Services include medical consultations, medical refills, mental health services and case management, vision care, and dental care. Questions? Call 855-665-4621, press 3.

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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] ]

The Army Corps of Engineers also has established a Debris Call Center to help answer questions regarding Phase 2 of debris removal. The hotline phone number is *(213) 308-8305*. Operators are available to help daily from 6 AM to 6:30 PM.

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* 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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