Deadlines Soon: Debris Removal is Vital to Recovery from Wildfire
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. 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.
For more information, visit this web page 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 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.
If you have opted in to the government debris removal program, and have questions or need assistance, help is available: recovery.lacounty.gov
Tel: (844) 347-3332 – Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Disaster Recovery Centers are open Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturdays. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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City of Malibu Launches Small Business Micro Grant Program
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 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 https://MalibuRebuilds.org/BusinessGrants. Paper copies are available at City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA).
TOMORROW – Virtual Workshop on Rebuilding: Preapproved Plans and Streamlined Permitting
Are you rebuilding or planning to rebuild? Join a virtual workshop:
Saturday, May 3, 2025
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Register here
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.
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
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 for more information.
LA County One-Stop Permit Center
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 for more information.
City of LA – One Stop Permit Center
1828 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Open Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Click here for more information.
City of Malibu Rebuild Center
23805 Stuart Ranch Road, Suite 240, Malibu, CA 90265
Open Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Click here for more information.
City of Pasadena Planning Recovery Virtual Consultations
Appointments are available Monday through Thursday here
Questions: Email or visit the Pasadena Permit Center
The Resilient Rebuild Resource Guide Now Available
The County of Los Angeles has released an introductory resource guide 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.
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 - Join: LA County’s YouTube channel.
- Join on Zoom with live Spanish interpretation and ASL: Click here
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 where Public Health is offering free blood lead testing
For more information on blood testing, click here.
For more post-fire information from County of Los Angeles Public Health, click here.
Free Medical and Mental Health Clinic in Pasadena
Mondays and Wednesdays, from Noon to 5 p.m.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Read our latest FAQs on the different parts of the fire debris removal process including Phase 2 general debris removal.
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.
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 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
Photos & Videos
- For the latest fire response and recovery photos from LA County, please visit our Flickr page.
- For the latest videos on fire response and recovery, please visit our YouTube page.
