 Tree Waiver Option in Debris Removal Available for Property Owners
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has established a hazardous tree removal waiver for property owners participating in Phase 2 of the debris removal program who wish to retain specific trees on their property. This waiver allows owners to retain certain trees identified by a professional arborist to be hazardous.
Property owners interested in retaining a tree must:
- Complete the Waiver of Hazardous Tree Removal form.
- Provide a site sketch and list of trees they wish to preserve.
- Submit the completed form in person to the Corps of Engineers’ contractor during their site visit.
For more information, click here. To obtain a copy of the waiver form, see here: Waiver of Hazardous Tree Removal. For concerns regarding Phase 2 of debris removal, contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Call Center at 213-308-8305.
 
New PCH Entry Passes Soon Available to Eligible Residents, Businesses
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles Police Department, City of Los Angeles, and Office of Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath have collaborated to create a unified Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) access pass. The new pass will feature all agency logos. All original passes will continue to be accepted.
Starting Tuesday, March 4, new passes will be distributed on Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Disaster Recovery Center at UCLA Research Park West (10850 West Pico Blvd.) Passes will also be available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Santa Monica College’s Malibu Campus Interpretive Center (23555 Civic Center Way) and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Malibu City Hall’s Multipurpose Room (23825 Stuart Ranch Rd.)
PCH burn area access passes remain limited to Palisades and Malibu residents in burn areas; eligible essential businesses, and school buses.
For more information, click here.
Rainy Conditions in the Forecast This Week
The National Weather Service has warned of possible rainy conditions in Los Angeles County starting early Wednesday morning and lasting until Friday. Minor impacts are expected with a 10-20% chance of thunderstorms and heavy downpours.
FEMA & CalOES Applicant Briefings
Ask FEMA: Wildfire Recovery Q&A on March 5
This interactive webinar will provide clear, step-by-step guidance on available resources, application deadlines, and how to navigate the recovery process. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask FEMA representatives questions in real time.
Event Details:
📍 Virtual Event – Join via Zoom
📅 Session 2: Wednesday, March 5 | 6:30 a.m. Register
Who Should Attend?
• Wildfire survivors seeking federal disaster assistance
• Seniors & caregivers navigating recovery resources
• Homeowners, renters & business owners affected by the disaster
• Community leaders & nonprofits supporting recovery efforts
CalOES Applicant Briefing on March 5
CalOES will host an Applicant Briefing for cities, school districts, state agencies, and eligible private nonprofit organizations to discuss public assistance funding due to a disaster declaration The deadline to apply for assistance is March 9.
March 5, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Calabasas Community Center
27040 Malibu Hills Road
Calabasas, CA 91301
Track Your Right of Entry Form
If you have opted in and would like the status of Phase 2 debris removal, use this tool to search your address and monitor real-time updates on your submission.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed debris removal on the first residential property to undergo Phase 2 cleanup operations. Read more here.
For those opting into the government-sponsored debris removal program, the online Right of Entry form is available here. The form also is available in Spanish, Russian, Armenian, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.
 For additional support, contact the ROE Support Hotline at (844) FIRE-DEBRIS.
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.
 One Week Left to Apply for Federal Assistance
Only a week remains for homeowners, renters and businesses impacted by the wildfires to apply for federal disaster assistance. Monday, March 10 is the deadline to apply for both FEMA disaster assistance and a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan.
To learn more about FEMA assistance, click here.
Get Financial Help Through the LA County Household Relief Grant
If your home was affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires or recent windstorms, you may qualify for immediate financial assistance through the LA County Household Relief Grant. This program provides essential support to impacted households for unmet needs not covered by other forms of assistance.
Visit the LA County Household Relief Grant website to apply by the March 12 deadline.
Apply for Small Business and Worker Relief Funds
If you own a small business or nonprofit—or worked at a business impacted by the recent wind and wildfire disaster—don’t miss your chance to apply for the LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds before the deadline on Wednesday, March 12.
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Small Business Relief Fund: Offers cash assistance grants up to $25,000 for small businesses and nonprofits that suffered structural damage, equipment or inventory loss, or revenue loss due to the disaster.
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Worker Relief Fund: Provides cash assistance grants up to $2,000 for workers who lost employment or income because of the disaster.
Click here to learn more and apply.
 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. Click here for more information. Times and locations are listed below.
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Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049
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Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
John Muir High School
1905 Lincoln Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
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