 PCH Remains Closed to General Public
Due to continuing cleanup and heavy equipment, Pacific Coast Highway remains closed between Chautauqua Boulevard and Carbon Beach Terrace. It is only open to emergency responders, contractors, and utilities companies. The general public cannot enter, and there is no estimated time for reopening.
New Interactive Map Helps Residents Track Corps of Engineers Phase 2 Cleanup Progress
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has launched an interactive Phase 2 Debris Removal Viewer, providing residents with real-time updates on the status of wildfire debris removal efforts in neighborhoods across Los Angeles County.
The viewer, now available at the top of the Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Wildfire Debris Removal Mission page, allows property owners to track the progress of cleanup operations at their parcels. Click here to view more.
Ocean Water and Sediment Testing at LA County Beaches
The LA County departments of Beaches and Harbors, Public Works, and Public Health—along with the L.A. Regional Water Quality Board and other partner agencies—are actively monitoring post-wildfire beach conditions and ocean water quality to protect the public.
To learn more about how the County and other agencies are ensuring public beaches remain safe for visitors, visit beaches.lacounty.gov/wildfires where you can find information about wildfire-related coastal impacts, including ocean water advisories and beach or parking lot closures.
New Relief Grants Launching for Wildfire Victims
The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs is launching the LA County Household Relief Grant program for victims of the Eaton and Palisades fires. The online application opens Feb. 26 and closes March 12, 2025.
Eligible households can receive up to $18,000 based on household size and composition. The relief fund will distribute $32.2 million in financial assistance to wildfire survivors for housing costs, living expenses and funeral costs. Priority will be given to the most impacted households based on need, including insurance status, social and economic vulnerability, loss of life, health conditions, and other risk factors.
Right of Entry Form Submissions Continue to Grow
The online Right of Entry form is available for those opting into the government-sponsored debris removal program. Submit the form here. The form also is available in Spanish, Russian, Armenian, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.
If you have not yet submitted your opt-in form, please do so as soon as possible to take advantage of this debris removal program by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers—at no out-of-pocket cost to you. The deadline is March 31, 2025.
For those who opt-out: Property owners who choose to hire private contractors for fire debris removal can now receive a permit that 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.
The first edition of the Eaton and Palisades Fire Debris Removal permit is available via the County’s EPIC-LA system. For more details, click here.
Residents seeking financial help after the devastation of the wildfires can request FEMA assistance here. The deadline to apply is March 10, 2025.
Additional Links:
 Department of Insurance Workshops
Next month, the California Department of Insurance is offering confidential appointments with department experts for people impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 927-4357. Times and locations are listed below.
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Saturday, March 8, 2025, 10 AM to 6 PM
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049
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Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10 AM to 6 PM
John Muir High School
1905 Lincoln Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
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