 What to Expect When Phase 2 Debris Removal Gets Underway in Your Community: Interactive Infographic and Videos
A new interactive graphic is now available online to help property owners visualize what they can expect if they opt-in to Phase 2 of the government run debris removal program led by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Residents can visit the Phase 2 Debris Removal: What to Expect page for the new interactive visual and the latest announcements from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers such as the video below where Col. Swenson discusses the qualifications to remove trees as part of the debris removal process.
The What to Expect page also features the following announcements from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:
Fire Eviction Protection Forms Available for Fire Victims
Tenants impacted by the January wildfires can now access eviction protections recently passed by the Board of Supervisors through sample notification forms made available by the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs. Protections are effective through July 31, 2025 and apply countywide including all 88 cities and unincorporated areas.
Eligible tenants can use the sample notification form to give notice to their landlord that they are experiencing financial hardship due to the wildfires. Giving notice to landlords is required to secure eviction protections for workers impacted by the wildfires.
- Tenants looking to use this protection retroactibly for the month of February must give notice to their landlord today, Tuesday, March 4.
- Tenants looking to use this protection for March, must notify their landlord by Friday, March 7, 2025.
Notification forms and additional resources, including FAQs, are available here.
Click here for the landlord fire protection forms.
LA County Recovers Press Conference
Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5, at 8 a.m., LA County Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Lindsey Horvath will join with County and federal officials to provide essential information and present the latest updates on recovery efforts underway.
To watch the press conference, click here.
Rain and Possible Thunderstorms Ahead
Light to moderate rain is expected Tuesday night into Thursday with a slight chance of thunderstorms, gusty winds, lightning and small hail according to the National Weather Service. There is a 10-20% chance of significant flooding and burn scar debris flows.
New PCH Passes 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 access pass. The new pass features all agency logos. All original passes will continue to be accepted.
Starting today, March 4, new passes are available 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 are also 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.
FEMA & CalOES Applicant Briefings
Ask FEMA: Wildfire Recovery Q&A Tomorrow, 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 p.m. Register *Please note PM start time.*
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.
 Apply For Federal Assistance Before Monday, March 10
Homeowners, renters and businesses impacted by the wildfires have less than one week 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
Small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the recent wind and wildfire disaster are eligible 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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