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Upcoming Deadlines to Apply for Disaster Recovery Help
(April 15, 2025, is the new deadline to apply for the government-run debris removal program. For more information, visit: https://wp.me/pd8T7h-11Gd) LOS ANGELES – Several deadlines are approaching for individuals impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires. FEMA Individual...

Phase One of Debris Cleanup for the LA fires is Complete
Hazardous materials cleanup is 100% complete for the Eaton and Palisades fires marking an important milestone in the post-fire recovery process. “The completion of Phase 1 debris removal by the U.S. EPA marks a significant milestone in our recovery efforts. This...

NEWS: Kaiser Permanente Partners with Cal OES and FEMA to Launch Joint Field Office Annex
(Please scroll below for Spanish translation // Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción en Español.) Pasadena, CA – California and federal partners today announced a new Joint Field Office (JFO) Annex established through the support of Kaiser Permanente. The...

Los Angeles wildfire hazardous debris cleanup reaches substantial completion in record time
What you need to know: More than 9,000 properties were cleared of hazardous materials in less than 30 days – marking the fastest-ever hazardous debris removal effort in the nation. LOS ANGELES – In less than 30 days, federal and state crews have substantially...

Los Angeles County Disaster Recovery Centers Closed on Sundays Beginning March 2
The Disaster Recovery Centers in Los Angeles County help residents affected by the wildfires continue their recovery. Starting Sunday, March 2, these locations will be closed on Sundays. Disaster Recovery Centers will remain open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday – Saturday....