News, Information, and Resources for the Public





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*May 2, 2025*






News, Information, and Resources for the Public





todays updates
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*EDITOR'S NOTE:*

As Los Angeles County residents continue to make progress in recovering and rebuilding, the need for a daily update has decreased.

Starting this coming Monday, May 5, this update message will be published on *Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.*

It is important to remember that there are many agencies available on an ongoing basis and committed to helping residents [ [link removed] ] recover and rebuild. Helpful resources are always online at the *LA County Recovers website:* recovery.lacounty.gov [ [link removed] ].

*County of Los Angeles YouTube:* youtube.com/@CountyofLosAngelesNewsroom [ [link removed] ]

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Deadlines Soon: Debris Removal is Vital to Recovery from Wildfires
Debris Removal [ [link removed] ]

*Private property owners who have opted out of the government-sponsored debris removal program, or did not opt-in to that program, must hire an approved, specialized contractor to complete the work in full compliance with all applicable requirements, regulations and safety standards.*

?? *Important Debris Removal Deadlines*

?? *June 1, 2025 - Fire Debris Removal Permit*

All property owners who opted out or did not submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form must obtain a *Fire Debris Removal (FDR) permit* and hire a licensed contractor by June 1.
If a permit is not obtained by this date, the property may be declared a Public Nuisance.

?? *June 30, 2025 - Complete Debris Removal*

*Fire debris must be removed by June 30, 2025.* If cleanup is not completed by this date, the property may be declared a Public Nuisance.

If a property owner fails to meet the above deadlines, the County may take steps to remove fire ash and debris from the property; the cost of this debris removal will be charged to the property owner. If not paid, the cost may be recovered through a lien on the property.

*Appeal Process* - An appeal process will be in place for the properties that are subject to abatement. Details on how to submit an appeal will be included in the formal notices sent to property owners.

Property owners 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] ].

For more information, visit this web page [ [link removed] ] or call the Debris Removal Hotline at 888-479-7328.

If you have concerns over how private contractors are hauling debris, you can file formal complaints on The Works app [ [link removed] ] or through the Opt-Out Fire Debris Removal Permits Hotline:1-888-479-7328. The hotline is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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If you have *"opted _in_"* to the *"government"* debris removal [ [link removed] ] 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.

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

?? [email protected]_ | [email protected]

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Follow the County-wide progress via the *U.S. Army Corps of Engineers* Phase 2 Debris Removal Public Viewer [ [link removed] ].

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City of Malibu Launches Small Business Micro Grant Program
Malibu Rebuilds [ [link removed] ]

The program is designed to deliver immediate and flexible financial support to independently owned businesses *within Malibu City limits* that have experienced financial hardship due to the recent fires, winter storms, and PCH closures.

*Applications* [ [link removed] ]* will be accepted through May 31, 2025, with awards made in June 2025 by the City Council. Eligible expenses will include rent, payroll, inventory replacement, equipment repairs, utilities, marketing, and other recovery-related costs*.

To qualify, businesses must:
• Have a valid business license issued by December 1, 2024, or statement of exemption
• Be located within Malibu City limits
• Demonstrate financial hardship linked to the disasters
• Provide a public benefit to the Malibu community
• Be in good standing with the City

The application is available at [link removed] [ [link removed] ]. Paper copies are available at City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA).

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TOMORROW - Virtual Workshop on Rebuilding: Preapproved Plans and Streamlined Permitting
Rebuilding Workshop [ [link removed] ]

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

?? Saturday, May 3, 2025
?? 10:00 a.m. - Noon
➡ Register here [ [link removed] ]

This workshop will focus on innovative rebuilding solutions for wildfire-impacted neighborhoods.

Learn how LA County's preapproved plans and streamlined permitting processes can help *homeowners* rebuild more efficiently, safely and affordably—while preserving the historic character of our neighborhoods and meeting modern codes.

"For reasonable ADA and Title VI accommodations, interpreting services, and materials in other languages, please contact Public Works at (626) 940-7998. This service is free."

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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, May 3: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Beginning Monday, May 5, the walk-in hours will be Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 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:
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: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
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] ]

 

Resilient Resource Rebuilding [ [link removed] ]

The Resilient Rebuild Resource Guide Now Available

The County of Los Angeles has released an introductory resource guide [ [link removed] ] for planning, designing, and constructing healthy, fire resilient, and efficient buildings and properties. The resource guide is for property owners—and design and building professionals supporting property owners—faced with post-fire rebuilding. The resource guide also supports those considering retrofitting existing structures and/or building new structures regardless of fire impacts.

The guide *includes currently available incentives & rebates*, and links to other trusted information with fact sheets and checklists for property owners.

Click here to explore the guide [ [link removed] ].

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Community Calendar
*Altadena Community Meetings* 

*"Mondays, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m."* 

Online, hosted by Supervisor Kathryn Barger.


* *Submit Questions (until Sunday, May 4 at 1 p.m. for the May 5 meeting): *
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, 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] ]_ 





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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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*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 [ [link removed] ]
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* For the latest videos on fire response and recovery, *please visit our YouTube [ [link removed] ] page*.










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