News, Information, and Resources for the Public





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*March 7, 2025*






News, Information, and Resources for the Public





todays updates
*Storm Forecast for Next Week*

Storms are expected for Monday through Friday next week. It’s anticipated that moderate to heavy rain may occur on Wednesday, March 12 through Friday, March 14.  Light to moderate rain is expected Monday and Tuesday (March 10-11).  

An ocean water quality rain advisory [ [link removed] ] is in effect for all Los Angeles County beaches until Monday, March 10 at 7 a.m.  Due to current rainfall, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises beach users to avoid all water contact, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers due to potentially higher bacteria levels in these areas. 

__Click here [ [link removed] ] for the l [ [link removed] ]atest post-wildfire beach conditions from LA County Department of Beaches and Harbors.  For regional updates on Palisades Fire cleanup _click here [ [link removed] ]_.

LA County Public Works continues to monitor and assess all Los Angeles County Flood Control District facilities to ensure they are ready and all protective measures that safeguarded communities during the last series of storms remain in place. That includes 1000s of feet of k-rails deployed in Palisades and Eaton Burn Areas.

For storm preparedness tips and to sign up for _emergency alerts [ [link removed] ]_, visit *_READY.LACounty.gov [ [link removed] ]_*.

 

Army Corps of Engineers Expands Hazardous Tree Marking System

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has implemented updates to its tree marking system [ [link removed] ] and clarified details regarding the newly available hazardous tree removal waiver.

USACE has added two new color markings in addition to the existing blue dot, which signifies a tree that has been assessed and determined to be hazardous.


* *Blue Dot* – Trees marked with a blue dot at the base and a barcode have been determined to be hazardous and are scheduled for removal.
* *Yellow Dot with Yellow Ribbon* – Trees where a property owner has submitted a hazardous tree removal waiver will be marked with a yellow dot at the base and a yellow ribbon wrapped around the tree. The barcode will be removed, and this update will be cataloged in the contractor’s system to ensure the tree remains in place.
* *Brown Dot* – If a tree is reassessed and determined to be non-hazardous by a higher-level ISA-certified arborist, it will be marked with a brown dot over the existing blue dot. The barcode will be removed, and this update will be recorded in the contractor’s tracking system, confirming the tree will not be removed.

*USACE urges members of the community not to paint trees.* Property owners should follow the official waiver process to document their decision to retain a tree.

*Click here [ [link removed] ] for the Hazardous Tree Removal Waiver*

Owners are encouraged to express their intent to waive tree removal during the 72-hour and 24-hour notification calls.

New Tree markings [ [link removed] ]
 

Property Tax Relief for Wildfire Survivors

Homeowners affected by the wildfires may qualify for the Misfortune & Calamity Program which can lower property taxes for homes with $10,000 or more in damages (including smoke damage). Applications must be filed within 12 months of the fire. All relief services from the Assessor’s Office are free.

For details and to apply, visit click here [ [link removed] ]. LA County Assessor Jeffrey Prang discusses the program in the video below [ [link removed] ].

Property Tax Video [ [link removed] ]
 

Update Your FEMA Application as You Return to Your Property

As homeowners return to their properties damaged by the wildfires, it is important to continue to update your FEMA [ [link removed] ] application as you learn about the status of their property.

If you initially indicated to FEMA that your home was inaccessible or that the damage was unknown, you will need to update your application when you learn about the status of your property. Once you are able to confirm the status of your damage, update your application immediately with a FEMA specialist via the FEMA hotline at 800-621-3362 or at a Disaster Recovery Center [ [link removed] ]. Missing or outdated information could delay your assistance.

 

Altadena's Loma Alta Park to Reopen in May

LA County’s Parks and Recreation and Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced plans to reopen Loma Alta Park in May with support from LA County Departments, philanthropic partners, and the community.

Current efforts to rebuild the park aim to enhance and expand Loma Alta with new playground equipment, resources, and programs. Those efforts also include the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation [ [link removed] ] which has announced they will open two new baseball fields as part of the May reopening.

Volunteers who like to help replant, clean, and revitalize the park can sign up to volunteer [ [link removed] ] Saturdays in April.

Click here [ [link removed] ] or watch the video below to learn more about the reopening process.

Altadena [ [link removed] ]
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Upcoming Deadlines
*Deadline for Public Assistance is March 9*

State agencies, Local governments, Special Districts, School Districts, Non-Governmental organizations, federally recognized tribes, certain Nonprofit organizations, and Houses of Worship affected by the wildfires have until *_Noon on March 9, 2025_*_,_ to submit Requests for Public Assistance from FEMA. This is the initial step for public and private nonprofit organizations to apply for federal disaster assistance.

Eligible applicants can apply for assistance through the FEMA Grants Portal at grantee.fema.gov [ [link removed] ]. If you need to register your organization, you can do so at the top of the page. 

*Please note:* This deadline for assistance applies to any organization mentioned above, and it IS NOT the deadline for FEMA individual assistance.

 

FEMA Deadline Extended to Monday, March 31

Homeowners and renters impacted by the wildfires now have until *Monday, March 31* to apply for federal disaster assistance. To learn more about FEMA assistance click here [ [link removed] ].   For the latest FEMA updates click here [ [link removed] ].

*Monday, March 10 *is the deadline to apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan [ [link removed] ].

 

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 Wednesday, 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.

 

what to expect when opting-in
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] ].

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

Track ROE [ [link removed] ]

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.

Check out the Phase 2 Debris Removal: What to Expect page [ [link removed] ] for the latest updates from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Watch the latest video, Recovery Isn't Quiet. [ [link removed] ]

Noisy bulldozers and diggers!!! [ [link removed] ]
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Opting Out

If you are *opting out* of the government-sponsored *Fire Debris Removal (FDR) Program* and hiring a private contractor, Los Angeles County has key resources [ [link removed] ] to guide you through the required steps:

*Opt-Out Steps for Fire Debris Removal Permit [ [link removed] ]*


* A step-by-step guide on how to *opt out* and proceed with debris removal through a private contractor.

*Opt-Out Fire Debris Removal Permit – Epic LA Instructions [ [link removed] ]*


* Instructions for submitting required *debris removal permit applications* through the County’s EPIC-LA online portal.

*Opt-Out Fire Debris Removal Permit – Contractor’s Guide / Requirements [ [link removed] ]*


* Detailed guidance for *contractors and property owners* on meeting permit requirements and ensuring safe debris removal.

For assistance, property owners can call the Opt-Out Fire Debris Removal Permit Hotline at *888-479-7328 *Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

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Community Corner

Residents still considering their options for fire debris removal have until March 31 to opt into the free government-run program. To learn more, visit recovery.lacounty.gov [ [link removed] ].

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Workshops
Department of Insurance Workshops

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. 


* "Tomorrow, 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
*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] ]

 

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 12 at 6 p.m_"". "


* 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 12 PM to 5 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. Click here [ [link removed] ] to view the flyer or call 951-595-7032 for more information.

 

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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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DRCs [ [link removed] ]
 

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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* 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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