News, Information, and Resources for the Public





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*Feb. 11, 2025*






News, Information and Resources for the Public





todays updates
Heavy Rainstorm Expected This Week; Flood Watch Issued 

The National Weather Service [ [link removed] ] has issued a flood watch for all day Thursday. The peak of the storm is expected that day with moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds. Additionally, there is risk of debris flows and flash flooding in and around the recent burn areas. The forecasted storm will start tomorrow and last through Friday, Feb. 14.  

For rainstorm safety tips and resources, visit ready.lacounty.gov/rain [ [link removed] ]. To find a sandbag location near you, click here [ [link removed] ]. 

 

*LA County Recovers Press Conference*

Tomorrow, Feb. 12 at 8 AM, LA County Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Lindsey Horvath will host a press conference with LA County officials to provide essential information about public safety measures and proactive preparedness ahead of major rainstorms anticipated this week.

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

 

Phase 2 of Debris Removal is Officially Underway

Today, local, state, and federal officials held two separate press conferences to officially launch Phase 2 of the debris removal program in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.  To watch, click the links below.


* Altadena [ [link removed] ] press conference
* Pacific Palisades [ [link removed] ]press conference

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the State of California and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, have begun Phase 2 debris removal for private residential properties in the Eaton and Palisades wildfire impact zones. The start of Phase 2 debris removal to private homes marks a major milestone in the wildfire recovery process [ [link removed] ] for residents impacted by the wildfires.

To see which properties are in Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the debris removal process, click here [ [link removed] ] to view the EPA's parcel status lookup.

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*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 [ [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] ]

 

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*Right of Entry Form Available Online in English and Spanish*

The new online Right of Entry form is now 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] ].

If you have not yet submitted your opt-in form, please do so as soon as possible to take advantage of this free debris removal program by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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*Find an Assistance Center* [ [link removed] ]


*Hotline Help With Animals* [ [link removed] ]


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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.

 

*Registrar-Recorder Provides Vital Records to Residents at Disaster Recovery Centers*

Do you need assistance obtaining vital records and/or property records? In the video below [ [link removed] ], Dean Logan, Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, explains how Los Angeles County residents directly impacted by the recent fires can obtain official documents on the spot and at no cost at disaster recovery centers. 






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community meetings

*CA Wildfires Response: Business Recovery Resources and Funding Solutions*

Join the Black Business Association, in partnership with U.S. Bank, the Small Business Administration, and the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity, for a webinar on "Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 11 AM via Zoom".

This webinar will provide critical insights into financial assistance, recovery programs, and funding opportunities available to small businesses impacted by wildfires. To register, click here [ [link removed] ]. 

 

*Palisades Fire Recovery Town Hall*

Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, Assessor Jeff Prang, and representatives from LA County Public Works, LA County Public Health, U.S. Army Corps, EPA, CA Insurance Commissioner, and more to get your questions answered about all aspects of Palisades Fire recovery on "Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 6 PM via webinar."


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

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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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