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Fire-Damaged Homeowners: Get Your Cleanup Covered for FREE - Deadline Approaching!
Debris Removal Options
LA County Public Works Fire Debris Hotline: 844-347-3332 | EPA Hotline: 1-833-798-7372 | US Army Corps of Engineers Debris Call Center: 213-308-8305
THE DEADLINE TO PARTICIPATE IS MARCH 31, 2025
As a resident affected by the wildfires, you have two choices for managing debris removal on your property.
Option 1: Opt-In to the Government-Run Debris Removal Program
How to Opt-In:
- Step 1: Complete and submit the Right of Entry (ROE) form and authorize the government to manage debris removal on your property.
ROE Form Availability:
- Closure Date: March 31, 2025
- Where to Get It:
- Complete the opt-in form online: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ca0e6e24c8db4598b5c49642b2ff4615
- Download and complete a form: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/lac/1176418_Opt-InForm.pdf
- In Person: Right of Entry forms are available at Disaster Recovery Centers.
What Opting In Entails: By opting in, you authorize the government to perform the following activities on your property:
- Property Assessment: Identify site hazards, hazardous trees, environmental resources, and asbestos-containing materials.
- Asbestos Removal: Safely remove asbestos-containing materials if required.
- Tree Removal: Remove fire or wind-damaged trees assessed as hazardous and other trees that impact public areas or debris removal access.
- Ash and Soil Removal: Remove surface ash, including up to 6 inches of incidental soil.
- Burned Debris Removal: Remove burned home remains, furniture, personal belongings, appliances, and patio furniture.
- Structural Demolition: Demolish clearly destroyed structures.
- Vehicle Removal: Remove damaged and destroyed vehicles, vessels, and other titled property.
- Erosion Control: Install erosion control measures such as straw wattles, compost socks, and hydromulch.
- Environmental Monitoring: Conduct tribal, archaeological, and biological monitoring for environmental and historical preservation.
- Potential Foundation Removal:
- Your Choice: When you opt into the debris removal program, you will need to decide whether you want the government to remove your property’s foundation or leave it in place.
Option 2: Opt-Out and Manage Cleanup Independently
How to Opt-Out:
- Step 1: Fill out an opt-out form:
- Complete the opt-out form online: https://forms.office.com/g/EXa8axWLvU
- Download and complete an opt-out form: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/lac/1176419_Opt-OutForm.pdf
- Step 2: Apply for a Permit from the County in EPIC-LA to handle debris removal on your own after you receive EPA certification of phase 1 completion for your property.
- Step 3:The County will review your application and your contractor’s work plan to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
- You will be required to meet all the same requirements as USACE.
- Once approved, you can begin to manage the debris removal independently.
- Costs: You will be responsible for any costs of the removal that exceed your insurance settlement amount for debris removal.
Deadline for free debris removal:
March 31, 2025
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LA County Household Relief Grant
The LA County Household Relief Grant provides immediate financial assistance to Los Angeles County residents who have been directly impacted by the 2025 Los Angeles County Eaton and Palisades fire and windstorm events. This program bridges financial gaps and promotes the general welfare of affected households until insurance or government recovery resources become available.
Please continue to check this website for more updates and information.
Submit your information using this interest form to be notified when the application window opens.
Application Period
Application Period Opens: February 26, 2025
Application Period Closes: March 12, 2025
Please submit this interest form to be notified when the application window opens.
LA County Household Relief Grant Interest Form
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