News, Information, and Resources for the Public
CJIC bulletin [ [link removed] ]
*March 14, 2025*
News, Information, and Resources for the Public
todays updates
*PCH Reopened*
PCH has been reopened through the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Malibu *to residents who live in the Palisades Fire burn area*,* essential businesses, and school bus traffic* following the recent storms.
Access will be allowed only to Palisades, Malibu, and unincorporated Los Angeles County residents who live in the Palisades Fire burn area and who must use this route for travel. The pass checkpoints remain at Chautauqua Boulevard in Los Angeles and Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu.
Malibu, Sunset Mesa, Topanga Canyon, and unincorporated LA County residents and contractors hired by residents in the burn area *can pick up access passes from the LA County Sheriff’s Department from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. here:*
* *Santa Monica College-Malibu Interpretive Center*
*23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu on Tuesdays and Thursdays
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* *Malibu City Hall*
*23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu on Saturdays. *
Pacific Palisades and all Palisades Fire-impacted residents can pick up access passes at the Disaster Recovery Center at 10850 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information and restrictions click here [ [link removed] ].
How to Request FEMA Rental Assistance After a Disaster
FEMA may be able to provide rental assistance to help cover the cost of a temporary place to stay if your home was damaged or destroyed by the recent wildfires. Click here [ [link removed] ] or below to watch the video for more information.
FEMA [ [link removed] ]
*Do Not Drink Order Lifted for Some Altadena Residents *
The Lincoln Avenue Water Company, which serves a portion of Altadena, announced that their Do Not Drink/Do Not Boil Order has been lifted [ [link removed] ]. Residents can safely resume using water for drinking and all purposes.
The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water; the Los Angeles County Public Health Department; and Lincoln Avenue Water Company had issued the order on Feb. 7, 2025, due to benzene detections in portions of the company's distribution system following the Eaton Fire.
For more information, click here [ [link removed] ] or call 626-798-9101.
Economic Opportunity Begins Disbursement of Relief Funds
The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department, and third-party administrator AidKit, announced the distribution of Phase 1 awards for the LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds [ [link removed] ] are now underway, providing direct cash assistance to workers, small businesses, and non-profits that experienced the greatest impacts from the wildfires.
A total of $2.7 million in grant awards is being disbursed to 82 businesses, each receiving a $25,000 grant, and 324 workers, each receiving a $2,000 grant, in Phase 1. AidKit has begun notifying Phase 1 grant recipients. Any applicant not selected for Phase 1 will automatically be considered for Phase 2.
Upcoming Deadlines
Deadlines are coming up at the end of March for key assistance programs.
To apply for FEMA assistance, grants, and funds that provide direct relief, visit recovery.lacounty.gov [ [link removed] ].
FEMA has also launched a hiring process to continue its support for recovery from the Eaton and Palisades wildfires in Los Angeles County. To apply, go to USAJobs.gov [ [link removed] ].
For questions about a position or if you need additional information, email here <
[email protected]>.
March 31 deadlines [ [link removed] ]
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Rebuilding
Rebuilding Permit Centers: Get Help with Rebuilding
Rebuilding Permit Centers are open for guidance through the rebuilding process for residents affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires. These permit centers connect you with the departments responsible for rebuilding in your area.
*LA County One-Stop Permit Center [ [link removed] ]
*464 West Woodbury Road, Suite 210, Altadena, CA 91001
Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Click here [ [link removed] ] for more information.
*LA County One-Stop Permit Center [ [link removed] ]*
26600 Agoura Road, #110, Calabasas, CA 91302
Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Click here [ [link removed] ] for more information.
*City of LA - One Stop Permit Center [ [link removed] ]*
1828 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Open Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Click here [ [link removed] ] for more information.
*City of Malibu Rebuild Center [ [link removed] ]*
23805 Stuart Ranch Road, Suite 240, Malibu, CA 90265
Open Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Click here [ [link removed] ] for more information.
*City of Pasadena Planning Recovery Virtual Consultations* [ [link removed] ]
Appointments are available Monday through Thursday here [ [link removed] ]
Questions: Email <
[email protected]> or visit the Pasadena Permit Center [ [link removed] ]
Community Calendar
*Altadena Community Meetings*
*"Mondays, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m."*
Online, hosted by Supervisor Kathryn Barger.
* *Join:* _LA County's YouTube channel. [ [link removed] ]_
* *Join with live Spanish interpretation and ASL: *_Click here [ [link removed] ]_
*Palisades Fire Recovery Town Halls *
*"Wednesdays, 6 p.m."*
Online, hosted by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath.
* *Submit a question** and register for the town hall: *_Click here [ [link removed] ]_.
*Department of Insurance Workshop*
*"Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m."*
In person, by appointment, hosted by the California Department of Insurance
For confidential appointments with department experts for people impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires.
* *Location: *John Muir High School (1905 Lincoln Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103)
* *Schedule an appointment:* 800-927-4357.
* *More information:* _Click here [ [link removed] ]_
*City of Malibu Community Meeting: Beachfront Homes*
"*Tuesday, March 18, 4 p.m.
*"Learn more about the streamlined rebuilding process and technical guidelines for your neighborhood.
* *Location: *23805 Stuart Ranch Road, Suite 240, Malibu, CA 90265
* *More information: *_Click here_ [ [link removed] ]
*Malibu Rebuild Center Open House*
"*Wednesday, March 19, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
*"The City of Malibu invites the public to an open house to explore the Malibu Rebuild
Center — a dedicated facility providing personalized, in-person support for residents
and business owners navigating the rebuilding process. Come discover all the valuable resources available to help you rebuild."*
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* *Location: *Meetings will be at Malibu City Hall (23805 Stuart Ranch Road, Suite 240, Malibu, CA 90265) and via Zoom
* *More information:* _Click here [ [link removed] ]_
*Free Medical and Mental Health Clinic in Pasadena*
*"Mondays and Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m."*
In person, hosted by the Eaton Health Village, in partnership with the Department of Mental Health
For free medical and mental health care, including medical consultations, medical refills, mental health services and case management, vision care, and dental care.
* *Location:* Pasadena Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1280 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104)
* *More information:* 951-595-7032 or _click here [ [link removed] ]_
Opting-In & Opting-Out
*LA County has the resources to guide you through the required steps at recovery.lacounty.gov [ [link removed] ].*
?? *Need Help Navigating the Process?
*We’ve got two dedicated support lines — depending on your needs:
✅ *Opt-In Help & General Questions**
*?? (844) 347-3332
?? 7 Days a Week, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
❌ *Opt-Out Help
*?? (888) 479-7328
?? Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Read our latest FAQs [ [link removed] ] on the different parts of the fire debris removal process including 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] ]
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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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