LA County Officials Urge Proactive Preparedness for Rainstorms This Week
This morning, LA County officials provided essential information about public safety measures and proactive preparedness ahead of major rainstorms anticipated this week. Click here or below to learn more.
Sign up for Emergency Notifications
Visit alert.lacounty.gov and register to receive text, email, and phone call emergency alerts. Scroll down further on the page to see how you can also opt to use an emergency notification system specific to your community. Once registered and logged into the Alert LA County portal, don’t forget to add additional locations for where you work and visit often.
For rainstorm safety tips and resources, visit ready.lacounty.gov/rain.
Public Health Advisory for Those Residing Near Burned Structures in Palisades and Eaton Fire Areas
The Department of Public Health is reminding residents about the dangers associated with fire debris for individuals residing within 250 yards of a burned structure or parcel within or near the Palisades and Eaton burn areas. Residents in these areas may face an increased risk of exposure to hazardous substances from ash, soot, and fire debris. Click here to learn more.
Click here to view information regarding LA County’s post-fire air, soil, and water assessment activities conducted by government and academic institutions occurring in areas impacted by the fires.
One-Stop Rebuilding Centers Now Open
One-stop rebuilding centers to help fire survivors’ recovery efforts are now open in Altadena (540 W. Woodbury Road, Altadena) and Calabasas (26600 W. Agoura Road Suite #110, Calabasas). These specialized centers provide assistance to property owners navigating the rebuilding process, including permitting, planning, and other recovery-related services. Visit one today at either location below to receive support from multiple County departments and agencies.
Residents seeking financial help after the devastation of the wildfires can request FEMA assistance here. The deadline to apply is March 10, 2025.
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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. The form also is available in Spanish.
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.
 Read our latest FAQs on the different parts of the fire debris removal process including:
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.
Private Property Debris Removal Begins
Curious about the progress of Phase 2 of fire debris removal? Teams from the US Army Corps of Engineers are now on the ground in communities affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires to begin removing fire debris from properties that opted-in to the government run program. Click here or the video below to learn more.
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