News, Information, and Resources for the Public





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*March 4, 2025*






News, Information, and Resources for the Public





todays updates
*What to Expect When Phase 2 Debris Removal Gets Underway in Your Community: Interactive Infographic and Videos*
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A new interactive graphic [ [link removed] ] is now available online to help property owners visualize what they can expect if they opt-in to Phase 2 of the government run debris removal program led by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Residents can visit the Phase 2 Debris Removal: What to Expect page [ [link removed] ] for the new interactive visual and the latest announcements from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers such as the video below [ [link removed] ] where Col. Swenson discusses the qualifications to remove trees as part of the debris removal process.

 

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The What to Expect page also features the following announcements from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:


* Not Just an Army Corps Mission [ [link removed] ]
* Safety Is the Job [ [link removed] ]
* [ [link removed] ]Recovery Work Isn't Quiet [ [link removed] ]
* Our Mission is Clear [ [link removed] ]
* Every Truckload [ [link removed] ]

 

Fire Eviction Protection Forms Available for Fire Victims

Tenants impacted by the January wildfires can now access eviction protections recently passed by the Board of Supervisors through sample notification forms [ [link removed] ] made available by the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs. Protections are effective through July 31, 2025 and apply countywide including all 88 cities and unincorporated areas.

Eligible tenants can use the sample notification form to give notice to their landlord that they are experiencing financial hardship due to the wildfires. Giving notice to landlords is required to secure eviction protections for workers impacted by the wildfires.


* Tenants looking to use this protection retroactibly for the month of February must give notice to their landlord today, Tuesday, March 4. 
* Tenants looking to use this protection for March, must notify their landlord by Friday, March 7, 2025.

Notification forms and additional resources, including FAQs [ [link removed] ], are available here [ [link removed] ]. 

Click here [ [link removed] ] for the landlord fire protection forms.

 

*LA County Recovers Press Conference*

Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5, at 8 a.m., LA County Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Lindsey Horvath will join with County and federal officials to provide essential information and present the latest updates on recovery efforts underway.

To watch the press conference, click here [ [link removed] ].

 

Rain and Possible Thunderstorms Ahead

Light to moderate rain is expected Tuesday night into Thursday with a slight chance of thunderstorms, gusty winds, lightning and small hail according to the National Weather Service. [ [link removed] ]  There is a 10-20% chance of significant flooding and burn scar debris flows.

National Weather Service [ [link removed] ]
 

New PCH Passes Available to Eligible Residents, Businesses

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles Police Department, City of Los Angeles, and Office of Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath have collaborated to create a unified Pacific Coast Highway access pass. The new pass features all agency logos. All original passes will continue to be accepted.

Starting today, March 4, new passes are available Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Disaster Recovery Center at UCLA Research Park West (10850 West Pico Blvd.) Passes are also available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Santa Monica College’s Malibu Campus Interpretive Center (23555 Civic Center Way) and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Malibu City Hall’s Multipurpose Room (23825 Stuart Ranch Rd.)

PCH burn area access passes remain limited to Palisades and Malibu residents in burn areas; eligible essential businesses, and school buses.

For more information, click here [ [link removed] ].

 

Key March Deadlines Coming Up
 

FEMA & CalOES Applicant Briefings

*Ask FEMA: Wildfire Recovery Q&A Tomorrow, March 5* 

This interactive webinar 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 2: Wednesday, March 5 | 6:30 p.m.  Register [ [link removed] ]"*Please note PM start time.*"*

*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 Briefing on March 5*

CalOES [ [link removed] ] will host an Applicant Briefing 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 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 [ [link removed] ] 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 [ [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] ].

 

Track ROE [ [link removed] ]

 

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] ].

 

Upcoming Deadlines
Apply For Federal Assistance Before Monday, March 10

Homeowners, renters and businesses impacted by the wildfires have less than one week to apply for federal disaster assistance. *Monday, March 10* is the deadline to apply for both FEMA disaster assistance [ [link removed] ] and a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan [ [link removed] ].

To learn more about FEMA assistance, click here [ [link removed] ]. 

 

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 for unmet needs not covered by other forms of assistance.

Visit the LA County Household Relief Grant [ [link removed] ] website to *apply by the March 12 deadline*.

 

Apply for Small Business and Worker Relief Funds

Small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the recent wind and wildfire disaster are eligible to apply for the *LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds before the deadline on Wednesday, March 12*.


* *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.
* *Worker Relief Fund:* Provides cash assistance grants up to $2,000 for workers who lost employment or income because of the disaster.

Click here [ [link removed] ] to learn more and apply.

 

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 a.m. to 6 p.m."
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049


* "Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m."
John Muir High School
1905 Lincoln Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103





community meetings
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, March 5 at 6 p.m. "


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

 

Public Health Town Hall 

Join the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and partners for a virtual town hall on "_Thursday, March 6 at 6 p.m._" The town hall will cover post-fire air, soil, and water assessment plan addressing air quality, soil and water testing, plus next steps.

Experts will provide testing results for completed assessments, explain what they mean, and answer your questions on how you can protect your health and community during recovery.

*Submit questions at:*
tinyurl.com/Post-Fire-TownHall [ [link removed] ]

*Livestreamed on:*
facebook.com/lapublichealth [ [link removed] ]
x.com/lapublichealth [ [link removed] ]
youtube.com/lapublichealth [ [link removed] ]

 

*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, March 10 from 4 to 5 p.m. via YouTube_ "by visiting the County of Los Angeles YouTube [ [link removed] ] channel.

There will be a second community meeting on March 10 from 5-6 p.m. [ [link removed] ] with information for renters and those with surviving structures from the fires.


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

 

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 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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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. The Altadena One-Stop Permit Center is now open at its new location.

Take advantage of this *one-stop resource* to streamline your recovery.

Click here [ [link removed] ] to learn more.

 

Altadena One-Stop Permit Center [ [link removed] ]
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Keeping the LA County Beaches Debris Free 

Learn how the LA County Departments of Public Health, Beaches and Harbors and Public Works are collaborating to keep beach goers safe as fire debris washes ashore  by watching the video below or clicking here [ [link removed] ].

 

LA Debris beach cleanup [ [link removed] ]

 


* 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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