 PCH Reopened
PCH has been reopened through the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Malibu to residents who live in the Palisades Fire burn area, essential businesses, and school bus traffic following the recent storms.
Access will be allowed only to Palisades, Malibu, and unincorporated Los Angeles County residents who live in the Palisades Fire burn area and who must use this route for travel. The pass checkpoints remain at Chautauqua Boulevard in Los Angeles and Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu.
Malibu, Sunset Mesa, Topanga Canyon, and unincorporated LA County residents and contractors hired by residents in the burn area can pick up access passes from the LA County Sheriff’s Department from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. here:
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Santa Monica College-Malibu Interpretive Center
23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu on Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Malibu City Hall
23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu on Saturdays.
Pacific Palisades and all Palisades Fire-impacted residents can pick up access passes at the Disaster Recovery Center at 10850 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information and restrictions click here.
How to Request FEMA Rental Assistance After a Disaster
FEMA may be able to provide rental assistance to help cover the cost of a temporary place to stay if your home was damaged or destroyed by the recent wildfires. Click here or below to watch the video for more information.
Do Not Drink Order Lifted for Some Altadena Residents
The Lincoln Avenue Water Company, which serves a portion of Altadena, announced that their . Residents can safely resume using water for drinking and all purposes.
The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water; the Los Angeles County Public Health Department; and Lincoln Avenue Water Company had issued the order on Feb. 7, 2025, due to benzene detections in portions of the company's distribution system following the Eaton Fire.
For more information, or call 626-798-9101.
Economic Opportunity Begins Disbursement of Relief Funds
The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department, and third-party administrator AidKit, announced the distribution of Phase 1 awards for the LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds are now underway, providing direct cash assistance to workers, small businesses, and non-profits that experienced the greatest impacts from the wildfires.
A total of $2.7 million in grant awards is being disbursed to 82 businesses, each receiving a $25,000 grant, and 324 workers, each receiving a $2,000 grant, in Phase 1. AidKit has begun notifying Phase 1 grant recipients. Any applicant not selected for Phase 1 will automatically be considered for Phase 2.
 Deadlines are coming up at the end of March for key assistance programs.
To apply for FEMA assistance, grants, and funds that provide direct relief, visit recovery.lacounty.gov.
FEMA has also launched a hiring process to continue its support for recovery from the Eaton and Palisades wildfires in Los Angeles County. To apply, go to USAJobs.gov.
For questions about a position or if you need additional information, email here.
 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
Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Click here for more information.
LA County One-Stop Permit Center
26600 Agoura Road, #110, Calabasas, CA 91302
Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Click here for more information.
City of LA - One Stop Permit Center
1828 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Open Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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
Altadena Community Meetings
Mondays, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Online, hosted by Supervisor Kathryn Barger.
Palisades Fire Recovery Town Halls
Wednesdays, 6 p.m.
Online, hosted by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath.
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Submit a question and register for the town hall: Click here.
Department of Insurance Workshop
Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In person, by appointment, hosted by the California Department of Insurance
For confidential appointments with department experts for people impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires.
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Location: John Muir High School (1905 Lincoln Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103)
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Schedule an appointment: 800-927-4357.
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More information: Click here
City of Malibu Community Meeting: Beachfront Homes
Tuesday, March 18, 4 p.m.
Learn more about the streamlined rebuilding process and technical guidelines for your neighborhood.
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Location: 23805 Stuart Ranch Road, Suite 240, Malibu, CA 90265
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More information: Click here
Malibu Rebuild Center Open House
Wednesday, March 19, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The City of Malibu invites the public to an open house to explore the Malibu Rebuild
Center — a dedicated facility providing personalized, in-person support for residents
and business owners navigating the rebuilding process. Come discover all the valuable resources available to help you rebuild.
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Location: Meetings will be at Malibu City Hall (23805 Stuart Ranch Road, Suite 240, Malibu, CA 90265) and via Zoom
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More information: Click here
Free Medical and Mental Health Clinic in Pasadena
Mondays and Wednesdays from 12 p.m. 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.
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Location: Pasadena Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1280 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104)
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More information: 951-595-7032 or click here
 LA County has the resources to guide you through the required steps at recovery.lacounty.gov.
📞 Need Help Navigating the Process?
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✅ Opt-In Help & General Questions
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🕘 7 Days a Week, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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