News, Information, and Resources for the Public
Daily Update from Coordinated Joint Information Center [ [link removed] ]
*Feb. 20, 2025*
News, Information, and Resources for the Public
todays updates
PCH Reopens to Residents, Essential Businesses and School Buses; Other Roads Fully Reopen
Caltrans has expanded access of PCH [ [link removed] ] to Palisades and Malibu residents, essential businesses and school bus traffic Thursday. Residents, school bus traffic, essential business owners and workers will be allowed to access PCH. PCH remains closed to general traffic, and only essential travel is recommended.
Also, Los Angeles County announced that four County-maintained roads fully reopened Thursday, restoring critical connectivity for the County unincorporated community of Topanga Canyon. The reopening of Piuma Road, Rambla Pacifico Street, Schueren Road, and Saddle Peak Road will provide viable alternative routes for residents and commuters while Tuna Canyon Road remains closed.
For the latest updates on County road closures and reopenings, visit *pw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures* [ [link removed] ].
Right of Entry By the Numbers: A Step-By-Step Guide to the Debris Removal Process
Los Angeles County Public Works has received nearly 9,000 Right of Entry (ROE) forms from property owners affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires. As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues its second week of Phase II debris removal, LA County wants to provide ROE applicants a step-by-step guide to the process [ [link removed] ]—from ROE submission to property owner notification of debris removal. Click here [ [link removed] ] for more.
Right of Entry Dashboard - 8997 opt ins [ [link removed] ]
The online Right of Entry form is available for those opting into the government-sponsored debris removal program. Submit the form 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 not yet submitted your opt-in form, please do so as soon as possible to take advantage of this debris removal program by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at no out-of-pocket cost to you. *The deadline is March 31, 2025. *
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] ].
EPA StoryMap Site Provides Additional Information on Hazardous Removal Staging Areas
The EPA, which is conducting Phase 1 [ [link removed] ] household hazardous material removal to fire-burned areas, has added details about the process to their StoryMap website [ [link removed] ], including information about staging areas for sorting materials.
Public Health Issues Ocean Water Use Warning for Several County Beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit several Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters. Click here [ [link removed] ] for the list.
*FEMA Relief [ [link removed] ] *
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*.
FEMA Deadline to Apply: March 10, 2025 [ [link removed] ]
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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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What Landlords Need to Know about FEMA’s Rental Assistance Program [ [link removed] ]
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How to appeal a FEMA decision [ [link removed] ]
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.
* Click here [ [link removed] ] to submit your questions in advance.
* For live Spanish interpretation and ASL, tune into the Zoom meeting by clicking here. [ [link removed] ]
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.
LA County Public Health Virtual Town Hall
This week, the LA County Department of Public Health hosted a virtual town tall addressing air quality, soil and water testing and next steps. Click here [ [link removed] ] to watch the recording.
Public Health Town Hall [ [link removed] ]
City of Pasadena Provides Free Medical and Mental Health Clinic
The Eaton Health Village is providing free medical and mental health care every Monday and Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Pasadena Seventh-Day Adventist Center. 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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