News, Information, and Resources for the Public





Recovery Resources [ [link removed] ]

*June 30, 2025*






News, Information, and Resources for the Public





todays updates
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Editor's Note: After today, this update will be issued weekly, on Wednesdays, until further notice.

Official recovery information and resources are always available at recovery.lacounty.gov [ [link removed] ]

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Air Monitoring Update
AQMD [ [link removed] ]

The *South Coast Air Quality Management District* (South Coast AQMD) continues its expanded air monitoring efforts in response to ongoing debris removal efforts near the Eaton and Palisades fire areas.

Reported air monitoring data includes particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), air toxics (such as lead and arsenic), and asbestos in communities near the burn zones. The latest results are reported in this PDF document [ [link removed] ].

The public within and near the Eaton and Palisades burn areas is strongly encouraged to follow the safety precautions outlined by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health [ [link removed] ] to minimize the potential risk of exposure to ash, soot, and fire debris. Strong winds can carry ash and soot over a wider area, increasing the potential for exposure, so it is especially important to take extra care during weather fluctuations and windy conditions.

All current and past monitoring data can be found at: www.aqmd.gov/lawildfires [ [link removed] ] or directly on the data dashboard at: xappp.aqmd.gov/WildFireMonitoring [ [link removed] ]

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Housing Price Gouging Protections Extended through July 31
Price Gouging [ [link removed] ]

The LA County Board of Supervisors has extended housing price gouging protections [ [link removed] ] through July 31, 2025, for residents still displaced by the January 2025 wildfires.

These protections *limit rent and hotel rate increases during a declared emergency* and *prohibit evictions followed by relisting at higher prices*. This extension is part of the County’s ongoing local emergency response to the 2025 wildfires and is authorized under state law, which allows local governments to renew protections every 30 days to protect life, property, or public welfare.

Watch a video explaining price gouging here [ [link removed] ].

*Learn more about price gouging at the Los Angeles County Department of Business & Consumer Affairs website [ [link removed] ].
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Free Post-Fire Blood Lead Testing Available Through December 2025
Blood Lead Testing [ [link removed] ]

Residents who were near wildfires or burn areas are still able to receive *free blood lead testing* through December 2025 by the following two options:

*1. Visit Your Medical Provider.*
Ask your doctor for a blood lead test. Testing is covered by most insurance plans, including Medi-Cal.

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*2. Schedule a Free Blood Lead Test at a Quest Lab.
*Call 1-800-LA-4-LEAD (1-800-524-5323) to request a free appointment. Testing is simple, confidential, and convenient.

*The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health* has screened more than 1,500 adults and children at community events. To date, all but seven test results have been below the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) blood lead reference value (BLRV) of 3.5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL), indicating no elevated blood lead levels among the vast majority of those tested.

* For additional information, visit the human health monitoring website [ [link removed] ].*

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Assistance Deadline Reminders
Foreclosure Prevention [ [link removed] ]

*_??_**_ Foreclosure Relief for Wildfire-Affected Homeowners: July 7, 2025_* - There is a foreclosure moratorium for FHA-insured single-family mortgages in effect until July 7, 2025. 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] ]. [ [link removed] ]

*_??_**_ Economic Injury Disaster Loans: October 8, 2025_* - 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] ].

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Debris Removal
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For Property Owners Who Have Opted In to the Government Debris Removal Program
Debris Removal [ [link removed] ]

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. - 5 p.m.

?? [email protected]_ | [email protected]
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Did You Know...?

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.

 

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

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Rebuilding
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The Road to Rebuilding: Overview
Road to Rebuilding Video [ [link removed] ]

This animated video [ [link removed] ] provides an overview of some of the steps on the Road to Rebuilding.

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Road to Rebuilding [ [link removed] ]
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The Road to Rebuilding guide to help residents navigate the complex rebuilding process after a wildfire, Los Angeles County has created *this guide [ [link removed] ]* to help identify the steps necessary for rebuilding on your property.

The guide will take residents step-by-step through the rebuilding process.

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Recorded 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] ]

[ [link removed] ]?? [ [link removed] ]  [ [link removed] ]May 3, 2025 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] ]

?? May 17, 2025 Workshop on What Like-for-Like is and why it matters for unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County - how to take advantage of this process, which can help homeowners rebuild efficiently, safely, and affordably. [ [link removed] ]

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Rebuilding Permit Centers: Get Help with Rebuilding

Rebuilding Permit Centers [ [link removed] ] 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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Self-Certification Pilot Program for Rebuilding in Unincorporated Areas

*The* *Building Plan Self-Certification Pilot Program* is designed to streamline plan review and help homeowners rebuild faster following the Eaton and Palisades Fires.

Under this program,* California licensed architects and engineers can self-certify* that their building plans comply with the Los Angeles County Building Code, eliminating the need for a full plan check review. *Architects and engineers interested in participating in the program must register at recovery.lacounty.gov/rebuilding/self-certification [ [link removed] ]*.

A list of professionals registered to self-certify will be available at recovery.lacounty.gov/rebuilding [ [link removed] ]. Only architects and engineers who register in advance will be able to self-certify plans.

*Eligible projects include the replacement of single-family homes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and appurtenant structures that were damaged by the Eaton or Palisades Fire and are located in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.*

All required approvals from other L.A. County departments – including Regional Planning, Public Health, and Fire – must still be obtained prior to the issuance of a building permit.

L.A. County Public Works will continue to offer traditional plan checks and other rebuilding tools, including preapproved standard plans that have already been reviewed for code compliance.

*For more information on the Self-Certification Pilot Program, eligibility requirements, or to find a registered professional, visit recovery.lacounty.gov/rebuilding/self-certification/ [ [link removed] ].*

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Additional In-Person Services Are Available to Assist in Wildfire Recovery
One-Stop Permit Centers [ [link removed] ]

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In-person County services [ [link removed] ] continue to be available at two locations for those impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires:

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*One-Stop Rebuilding Center*
?? 1828 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
?? Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*Altadena Community Center*
?? 730 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001
?? Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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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 on Zoom with live Spanish interpretation and ASL: *_Click here [ [link removed] ]_ 

*Free 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] ].*

The Department of Public Health also has a new *FREE soil lead testing* program for residents living *downwind of the Eaton Fire burn area*.

*For more information, including instructions on how to participate, please visit: *ph.lacounty.gov/eaton-soil-testing [ [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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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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* 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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