 One-Stop Permit Centers: Get Help with Rebuilding
Residents affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires can access One-Stop Permit Centers for guidance through the rebuilding process. These centers provide direct assistance, answer questions, and connect you with the building and planning departments responsible for your area.
Take advantage of this one-stop resource to streamline your recovery.
Click here to learn more.
Deadline Extended for Small Business & Worker Relief Funds
If you own a small business or nonprofit—or worked at a business impacted by the recent wind and wildfire disaster—don’t miss your chance to apply for the LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds before the deadline on Wednesday, March 12.
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Small Business Relief Fund: Offers cash assistance grants up to $25,000 for small businesses and nonprofits that suffered structural damage, equipment or inventory loss, or revenue loss due to the disaster.
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Worker Relief Fund: Provides cash assistance grants up to $2,000 for workers who lost employment or income because of the disaster.
Click here to learn more and apply.
Get Financial Help Through the LA County Household Relief Grant
If your home was affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires or recent windstorms, you may qualify for immediate financial assistance through the LA County Household Relief Grant. This program provides essential support to impacted households while they await insurance or government recovery aid.
Visit the LA County Household Relief Grant website to apply by the March 12 deadline.
FEMA & CalOES Applicant Briefings
Ask FEMA: Wildfire Recovery Q&A on March 1 and March 5
These interactive webinars will provide clear, step-by-step guidance on available resources, application deadlines, and how to navigate the recovery process. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask FEMA representatives questions in real time.
Event Details:
📍 Virtual Event – Join via Zoom
📅 Session 1: Saturday, March 1 | 10:00 a.m. Register
📅 Session 2: Wednesday, March 5 | 6:30 a.m. Register
Who Should Attend?
• Wildfire survivors seeking federal disaster assistance
• Seniors & caregivers navigating recovery resources
• Homeowners, renters & business owners affected by the disaster
• Community leaders & nonprofits supporting recovery efforts
CalOES Applicant Briefings on March 3 and March 5
CalOES will host Applicant Briefings for cities, school districts, state agencies, and eligible private nonprofit organizations to discuss public assistance funding due to a disaster declaration The deadline to apply for assistance is March 9.
March 3, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Santa Monica Main Library
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
March 5, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Calabasas Community Center
27040 Malibu Hills Road
Calabasas, CA 91301
Track Your Right of Entry Form
If you have opted in and would like the status of Phase 2 debris removal, use this tool to search your address and monitor real-time updates on your submission.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed debris removal on the first residential property to undergo Phase 2 cleanup operations. Read more here.
For those opting into the government-sponsored debris removal program, the online Right of Entry form is available here. The form also is available in Spanish, Russian, Armenian, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.
 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. For more details, click here.
 Department of Insurance Workshops
Next month, the California Department of Insurance 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 for more information. Times and locations are listed below.
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Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049
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Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
John Muir High School
1905 Lincoln Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
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