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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 19, 2023
Contact: Liz Odendahl, Supervisor's Communications Director
O: (213) 974-4444, C: (213) 379-6301, lodendahl@bos.lacounty.gov
Supervisor Janice Hahn Provides Update on County Response to Rolling Hills Estates Land Movement
Rolling Hills Estates, CA—Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, in coordination with the City of Rolling Hills Estates, is bringing the County’s emergency resources to bear to aid and support residents who have lost their homes in the land movement in Rolling Hills Estates. This includes establishing Local Assistance Center, a new partnership with Airbnb to provide residents with places to stay, and plans for Urban Search and Rescue recovery efforts.
“Through no fault of their own, these residents lost everything, and they are just starting to figure out how they are going to recover from this tragedy,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn. “In the coming days and weeks, Los Angeles County and my office will be here to support these residents and get them the help they need. This week, we will open a Local Assistance Center that will be a one-stop-shop for specially tailored help from the city, the county, and the state. We are also reaching out to businesses and philanthropic organizations to see what help they can provide, and I want to thank Airbnb for being the first to step up.”
“As the City of Rolling Hills Estates continues to develop the most appropriate and beneficial plan to support impacted residents, the Office of Emergency Management will provide support and coordination across every level of government to ensure residents receive the resources and assistance they need,” said Kevin McGowan, Director of the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management.
"The entire Rolling Hills Estates City Council and I are incredibly proud of the tireless efforts of our City staff to explore so many avenues for supporting our displaced residents during this tragedy. Their dedication and creative thinking has opened up doors to fruitful partnerships, including other government agencies, local restaurants and nonprofits," said Rolling Hills Estates City Manager Greg Grammer. "We also especially want to thank our County partners, including the Office of Emergency Management and Supervisor Hahn's office, for their ongoing assistance. Our community needs all the help we can get at the moment, and the County has been a steadfast partner in securing resources."
Local Assistance Center
Los Angeles County’s Office of Emergency Management has partnered with various city, county, state, non-governmental, and corporate organizations to establish a Local Assistance Center (LAC) which will open tomorrow, July 20. The LAC will serve as a single location where impacted residents can access the services and assistance they need in the wake of this disaster.
The LAC will include the LA County Departments of Public Works, the LA County Department of Mental Health, the LA County Department of Public Social Services, the LA County Assessor’s Office, the LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity, the LA County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs, the LA County Treasurer and Tax Collector, Rolling Hills Estates City Departments, utility companies, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, the California Department of Insurance, the California Department of Motor Vehicles, the California Office of Emergency Services, and the American Red Cross.
The Local Assistance Center will open tomorrow July 20 from 1pm to 6pm, July 21 from 10am to 6pm, and July 22 from 10am to 4pm. The LAC will be available only to those residents who have been impacted and not the general public. Media interested in visiting the LAC, during specific hours, can email communications@ceooem.lacounty.gov to schedule.
Airbnb Partnership
Supervisor Hahn is also announcing a partnership between Los Angeles County and Airbnb to provide much-needed temporary housing to residents. Airbnb will offer the displaced residents 30 days of free stays at local short-term rentals. The program will be administered by the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management who will work directly with impacted residents.
Urban Search and Rescue Recovery
Both Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone and Los Angeles County Public Works Director Mark Pestrella have been on the scene of the land movement. When appropriate, the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Urban Search and Rescue Team and structural engineers from the Department of Public Works will coordinate a plan to enter the damaged homes to begin the recovery effort for the homeowners.
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