Right of Entry Forms Deadline Approaching
Impacted LA County residents have until Tuesday, 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 has expanded 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, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Visit recovery.lacounty.gov for resources to guide you through the required steps.
Community Listening Sessions on Palisades Fire Alerts and Evacuations
 The County of Los Angeles invites residents to community listening sessions to share your experiences with the Palisades Fire emergency alerts and evacuations.
The sessions are hosted by McChrystal Group, the third-party consultant retained by the County to conduct an independent review of alert and evacuation processes for the recent fires.
Insights captured in these sessions will help inform recommendations for improvements to emergency alert and evacuation procedures.
If you are unable to attend a session, you can still provide feedback via the survey linked here.
For more information, please email lac.aar.inquiries@mcchrystalgroup.com
To participate, please register in advance here.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Topanga Community Center
1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA 90290
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Malibu Public Library
23519 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265
Ocean Water Quality Advisory Lifted for Fire-Impacted Beaches
 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is lifting the Ocean Water Advisory due to Fire Impacts from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach.
The ocean water and sediment/beach sand testing, which looked for metals, nutrients, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are chemicals that may be found in water runoff based on previous California wildfires, revealed no chemicals related to wildfires at levels that are dangerous to human health
Beachgoers may now enter the ocean water and recreate on the sand in these areas, but they are still advised to avoid fire debris in the water, and to avoid being on beaches on or near burned properties, as the fire debris may contain harmful substances and physical hazards such as glass, metal, and sharp wooden debris.
Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24-hours a day on the County's beach closure hotline: 1-800- 525-5662. To view a map of impacted locations and for more information please visit: PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/.
For more about Los Angeles County beach health, click 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 - 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.
Town Hall on Post-Fire Assessment Plan for Soil & Water Testing
Thursday, April 10 at 6 p.m.
Submit questions: https://tinyurl.com/Post-Fire-TownHall
Livestreamed on:
Facebook
X/Twitter
YouTube
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.
Disaster Relief Workshop for Tenants
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.
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 listed here where Public Health is offering free blood lead testing
For more information on blood testing, click here.
For more post-fire information from County of Los Angeles Public Health, 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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