News, Information, and Resources for the Public





Recovery Resources [ [link removed] ]

*May 14, 2025*






News, Information, and Resources for the Public





todays updates
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Assistance Deadlines Approaching
Disaster Unemployment [ [link removed] ]

Disaster Unemployment Assistance 

Los Angeles County workers, business owners, and self-employed people affected by the wildfires have until *Tuesday, June 10, 2025*, to apply for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Click here for more information [ [link removed] ].

 

SBA Physical Damage Loans

*Deadline: May 30, 2025* – Submit your application before it’s too late! More info here. [ [link removed] ]

Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available

*Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations* located in a declared disaster area and which have suffered substantial economic injury may be eligible for a Small Business Administration *Economic Injury Disaster Loan*. Visit the SBA website for details. [ [link removed] ] *The deadline to apply is October 8, 2025.*

 

Foreclosure Relief for Wildfire-Affected Homeowners

There is a foreclosure moratorium for FHA-insured single-family mortgages in effect until *July 7, 2025.* It gives disaster-affected homeowners more time to focus on recovery without the fear of foreclosure.

If you need guidance exploring foreclosure prevention options, *Department of Consumer and Business Affairs* counselors are available to help. For more information, call DCBA at 800-593-8222 or visit dcba.lacounty.gov/foreclosure-prevention. [ [link removed] ]

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CalFresh [ [link removed] ]

During CalFresh Awareness Month [ [link removed] ], the *County of Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services* highlights the critical role *CalFresh* plays in supporting the health and well-being of thousands of low-income individuals and families by increasing their food-buying power to put more healthy food on their tables.

Apply for CalFresh today at GetCalFresh.org [ [link removed] ] or BenefitsCal.com [ [link removed] ].

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One-Stop Permit Centers [ [link removed] ]

One-Stop Permit Centers are here to help guide property owners through the rebuilding process, answer any questions they have and connect them with each of the building and planning agencies responsible for their area.

Here's more about these Centers [ [link removed] ].

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Debris Removal
Owners of Properties with Fire Debris Who Didn't Opt-In to Government Debris Removal Program Need a Fire Debris Removal Permit by June 1
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] ].

Rebuilding
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This Saturday - Virtual Workshop on Rebuilding: Like-for-Like and Why It Matters
Rebuilding Workshop [ [link removed] ]

Are you rebuilding or planning to rebuild in an unincorporated area? Join a virtual workshop on "Like-for-Like."

?? *This Saturday*, May 17, 2025
?? 10:00 a.m. - Noon
➡ Register here [ [link removed] ]

A "Like-for-Like" rebuild is the construction of a house that is the same or similar to the house that existed prior to the fires and offers homeowners a streamlined review and shorter approval time.

The workshop will include an overview of the zoning and permitting process, making it ideal for design professionals and builders. *Homeowners* are also welcome to attend.

"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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Previous Rebuilding Together Virtual Workshops Can Be Reviewed by Clicking Below

April 26, 2025 Workshop on how to solicit, select, and work with a design professional. [ [link removed] ]

May 3, 3035 Workshop on how 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. [ [link removed] ]

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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: 8 a.m. - 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 County of Los Angeles has 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 18 at 1 p.m. for the May 19 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] ]_ 





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 [ [link removed] ]
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