News, Information, and Resources for the Public





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*Feb. 18, 2025*






News, Information, and Resources for the Public





todays updates
PCH Remains Closed to General Public

Due to continuing cleanup and heavy equipment, Pacific Coast Highway remains closed [ [link removed] ] between Chautauqua Boulevard and Carbon Beach Terrace. It is only open to emergency responders, contractors, and utilities companies. The general public cannot enter, and there is no estimated time for reopening. 

 

New Interactive Map Helps Residents Track Corps of Engineers Phase 2 Cleanup Progress

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has launched an interactive Phase 2 Debris Removal Viewer, providing residents with real-time updates on the status of wildfire debris removal efforts in neighborhoods across Los Angeles County.

The viewer, now available at the top of the Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Wildfire Debris Removal Mission page, allows property owners to track the progress of cleanup operations at their parcels. Click here [ [link removed] ] to view more. 

 

Ocean Water and Sediment Testing at LA County Beaches

The LA County departments of Beaches and Harbors, Public Works, and Public Health—along with the L.A. Regional Water Quality Board and other partner agencies—are actively monitoring post-wildfire beach conditions and ocean water quality to protect the public.

To learn more about how the County and other agencies are ensuring public beaches remain safe for visitors, visit beaches.lacounty.gov/wildfires [ [link removed] ] where you can find information about wildfire-related coastal impacts, including ocean water advisories and beach or parking lot closures.

 

New Relief Grants Launching for Wildfire Victims

The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs is launching the LA County Household Relief Grant [ [link removed] ] program for victims of the Eaton and Palisades fires. The online application opens Feb. 26 and closes March 12, 2025.

Eligible households can receive up to $18,000 based on household size and composition. The relief fund will distribute $32.2 million in financial assistance to wildfire survivors for housing costs, living expenses and funeral costs. Priority will be given to the most impacted households based on need, including insurance status, social and economic vulnerability, loss of life, health conditions, and other risk factors.

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Right of Entry Form Submissions Continue to Grow

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. *

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*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] ].

 

*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*. 

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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 is offering confidential appointments with department experts for people impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 927-4357. Times and locations are listed below. 


* "Saturday, March 8, 2025, 10 AM to 6 PM"
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049
* "Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10 AM to 6 PM"
John Muir High School
1905 Lincoln Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103










community meetings
LA County Public Health Virtual Town Hall

Join the LA County Department of Public Health for a virtual town tall on the post -fire, air, soil, and water assessment plan addressing air quality, soil and water testing and next steps on "Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6 PM."


* Click here [ [link removed] ] to submit your questions in advance.
* Watch live on:
* Facebook: facebook.com/lapublichealth [ [link removed] ]
* X: x.com/lapublichealth  [ [link removed] ]
* YouTube: youtube.com/lapublichealth [ [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 on "Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 6 PM. "


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

 

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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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