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*April 18, 2025*






News, Information, and Resources for the Public





todays updates
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Mental Health Matters for Recovery
Mental Health Resources [ [link removed] ]

If you or your loved ones are experiencing mental health distress, do not hesitate to ask for help. 24/7 support and resources are available through our *Help Line at* (800) 854-7771 [ tel:+18008547771 ] and through the *988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline [ [link removed] ]*.

*Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health* staff are available to provide in-person mental health services (including counseling, medication assistance, crisis stabilization, and linkage) at L.A. County Disaster Recovery Centers [ [link removed] ] Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Click here [ [link removed] ] for more resources.

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Moving Forward on Debris Removal
Debris Removal Webinar [ [link removed] ]

*If you've opted-out of the government-run debris removal program*, a webinar about hiring a debris removal contractor is coming up on *Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.* Click this link to join the webinar [ [link removed] ].

Property owners who opted out of the government-run program, choosing to hire private contractors for fire debris removal, can receive an Eaton and Palisades Fire Debris Removal permit via the County’s EPIC-LA system [ [link removed] ]. This permit 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. For more details, click here [ [link removed] ].

 

If you have "*opted in*" to the government debris removal program, and have questions or need assistance, help is available:

?? *_recovery.lacounty.gov [ [link removed] ]_*

?? *(844) 347-3332* - Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
(Also available tomorrow, Saturday, April 19, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

?? *_Disaster Recovery Centers [ [link removed] ]_* are open Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturdays. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Guidance Available on Rebuilding
Rebuilding Workshop [ [link removed] ]

Are you rebuilding or planning to rebuild? Join a virtual workshop:

?? Saturday, April 26, 2025
?? 10:00 a.m. - Noon
➡ Register here [ [link removed] ]

This is to assist residents impacted by recent wildfires. The workshop will focus on how to engage with a design professional by offering guidance on soliciting, selecting, and working with someone who can support rebuilding goals.

Industry professionals and agency representatives will be available to explain the rebuilding process and answer questions.

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Los Angeles County Residents Have an Extended Deadline to Pay Income Taxes

Taxpayers in Los Angeles County have until Oct 15, 2025, to file and pay for 2024 incomes taxes. This aligns with the federal extension granted to wildfire victims. For more information, click here [ [link removed] ] or the graphic below.

Income Taxes [ [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
Walk-In Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Rebuild Consultation Appointments Available:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 Noon.

SCE Planner Appointments Available:
*Effective April 21*
Monday and Wednesday: 8 a.m. - Noon.

Click here [ [link removed] ] for more information.

 

*LA County One-Stop Permit Center [ [link removed] ]*
26600 Agoura Road, #110, Calabasas, CA 91302
Walk-In Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Rebuild Consultation Appointments Available:
Monday and Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – Noon.

SCE Appointments Available:
Monday and Wednesday: 8 a.m. - Noon.

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.


* *Submit Questions: *Click here [ [link removed] ]
* *Join:* _LA County's YouTube channel. [ [link removed] ]_ 
* *Join on Zoom with live Spanish interpretation and ASL: *_Click here [ [link removed] ]_ 

 

*Free Blood Testing for Lead*

The Department of Public Health is offering free blood lead testing for those concerned about exposure to lead from the recent wildfires.  


* Residents can visit their medical provider
* Dial 1-800-524-5323 to request a free appointment through Quest Labs
* Visit one of the community events listed here [ [link removed] ] where Public Health is offering free blood lead testing 

*For more information on blood testing, click here [ [link removed] ].*

*For more post-fire information from County of Los Angeles Public Health, click here [ [link removed] ].*

 

*Free Medical and Mental Health Clinic in Pasadena* 

*"Mondays and Wednesdays, *"& Sunday, April 27 [ [link removed] ], "*from Noon to 5 p.m. 
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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] ]_ 





FAQs banner [ [link removed] ]

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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*Recognize the Signs and Report Exploitation, Human Trafficking: *Natural disasters, like the recent LA wildfires, create chaos and displacement leaving many people vulnerable to exploitation including human trafficking.

People seeking work after a disaster should be cautious about job offers that sound too good to be true. Human traffickers use false promises of high wages and effortless jobs to lure people into dangerous situations. Click here [ [link removed] ] to learn more.

If you or someone you know is being forced to engage in any activity and cannot leave, please report it to:

*National Human Trafficking Hotline
**Text:* 233-733 (Be Free) or *Phone:* (888) 373-7888

*Department of Consumer and Business Affairs' Office of Labor Equity*
*Email:* [email protected] or *Phone:* (800) 593-8222

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Disaster Recovery Centers Hours [ [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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