 Supporting Fire Recovery by Supporting Local Small Business
Yesterday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion designed to aid economic recovery.
The approved motion establishes programs aimed at revitalizing the local economy, supporting affected businesses, and creating job opportunities for impacted residents. This includes, among other steps, setting aside 500 Youth@Work positions next fiscal year to employ youth impacted by the Eaton Fire, establishing a satellite America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) in Altadena to connect residents with employment resources and job placement assistance, and directing the L.A. County Development Authority to create a small business loan program to assist businesses that survived the fire.
Right of Entry Forms Deadline: April 15
Impacted LA County residents have until April 15, 2025 to submit a Right of Entry form to opt-in to the government-run debris removal program or opt-out.
The scope of the debris removal program is also expanding beyond only residential property owners to include condominiums and multi-family buildings that have at least ONE unit that is occupied by the owner.
Properties that are entirely owned by for-profit entities are not included in this expansion and are considered commercial properties. All other properties that do not fall under the expanded scope will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis under the following criteria:
- An immediate threat to public health and safety due to debris.
- Barriers to the commercial entity completing debris removal independently.
- Insurance coverage and status of claim.
- Economic impact of debris removal on the commercial entity and community.
If you have not opted into the Right of Entry program yet—now is the time. You can still change your mind and have the debris removed at your own expense but consider opting into the program to keep your options open.
Submit the Right of Entry form . The form is available in , , , , and .
For more information, click .
Opting-Out: If you choose to opt-out of the government debris removal program, you must submit an opt-out form here. Property owners who choose to hire private contractors for fire debris removal can then receive an Eaton and Palisades Fire Debris Removal permit via the County’s EPIC-LA system. This permit 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. For more details, click here.
How to Withdraw an ROE: Residents can withdraw after submitting an ROE by submitting this Withdrawal Form.
The form is available on the recovery site here: .
📞 Need Help Navigating the Process?
We’ve got two dedicated support lines — depending on your needs:
✅ Opt-In Help & General Questions
📲 (844) 347-3332
🕘 7 Days a Week, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
❌ Opt-Out Help
📲 (888) 479-7328
🕘 Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Visit recovery.lacounty.gov for resources to guide you through the required steps.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available
Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations located in a declared disaster area and which have suffered substantial economic injury may be eligible for a Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan. Visit the SBA website for details. The deadline to apply is October 15, 2025.
SBA Business Recovery Center at Santa Monica Public Library
SBA has relocated its Business Recovery Center to the Santa Monica Public Library.
SBA opened the BRC to provide personalized assistance to Santa Monica businesses affected by the wildfires.
Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment in advance at appointment.sba.gov.
Business Recovery Center
Santa Monica Public Library
Courtyard Café
601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401
Mondays - Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
 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 - Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Appointments Available:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - Noon
Click here for more information.
LA County One-Stop Permit Center
26600 Agoura Road, #110, Calabasas, CA 91302
Open Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Appointments Available:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – Noon.
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.
Disaster Relief Workshop for Tenants
Thursday, April 3 and Thursday, April 17, 3:30 p.m.
Online with Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, the Social Justice Learning Institute, and Stay Housed LA. Register here.
Asian American LA Wildfire Resource Clinic - In English, Chinese, and Korean
Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m. to Noon
Location: New Life Vision Church, 4226 Verdant St., Los Angeles 90039
- Register here.
- Watch the livestream here.
NLSLA LA Wildfire Insurance Information Clinic
Monday, April 14, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Online, hosted by Neighborhood Legal Services, Legal Aid Foundation, and Bet Tzedek. Click here for more information.
Free Blood Testing for Lead
The Department of Public Health is offering free blood lead testing for those concerned about exposure to lead from the recent wildfires.
- Residents can visit their medical provider
- Dial 1-800-524-5323 to request a free appointment through Quest Labs
- Visit one of the community events where Public Health is offering free blood lead testing
For more information click here.
Free Medical and Mental Health Clinic in Pasadena
Mondays and Wednesdays, & Sunday, April 27, from Noon 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
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