Impacted Angelenos Are Still Encouraged To Opt In For No-Cost Debris Removal As Soon As Possible
LOS ANGELES – Today, Mayor Karen Bass applauded FEMA’s extension of the deadline for Angelenos to sign up for no-cost debris removal in the Pacific Palisades. Mayor Bass has launched an aggressive campaign urging residents to fill out Right of Entry Forms – hundreds of Angelenos have completed their forms over the past week. The deadline for form submission is now Tuesday, April 15th, but Angelenos are still encouraged to submit their forms as soon as possible. Click here to submit.
FEMA also announced today that the cleanup effort will now include a number of facility types that were not previously eligible for debris removal, such as owner-occupied condominiums, multi-family units and certain commercial properties. This announcement follows a request submitted by Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday. The wildfire rebuilding effort in the Pacific Palisades is months ahead of expectations.
“Getting residents home quickly and safely is my top priority,” said Mayor Karen Bass. “I want to thank our partners at FEMA for extending this deadline and expanding the scope of the cleanup effort. In order to continue moving our recovery effort forward months ahead of expectations, I encourage all homeowners impacted by the wildfires to opt in as soon as possible.”
Earlier this week, the City of Los Angeles launched recovery.lacity.gov, which includes resources for impacted Angelenos and helpful videos that explain the rebuilding process.
What is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Private Property Debris Removal Program?
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Private Property Debris Removal Program provides debris removal at no cost for eligible homeowners.
If you have insurance, the government will ask the insurance providers – not you – for cost reimbursement up to the limits of your specific coverage.
If you are uninsured or your insurance coverage does not include debris removal, this program will cover these expenses for you.
If you previously opted out, you may still be eligible to re-enroll.
If you opted out of the program but you HAVE NOT begun moving any debris from its original location on your property, then please opt back into the program.
Enrolling in the program is the best way to remove debris quickly and effectively at no cost.
Recovery happens faster when more people participate in this program.
Cleanup efforts are most efficient when multiple properties are cleared together, rather than crews having to move between scattered locations.
Higher participation makes the process move faster, and rebuilding can begin sooner.
Enrolling and getting your neighbors to enroll helps get your street cleared faster.
Hiring a private contractor can be expensive, and you assume all liability.
Hiring multiple contractors and trying to navigate complex processes on your own may result in unexpected out-of-pocket expenses.
The Army Corps manages all permitting, final disposal and ensures compliance with all safety and environmental regulations – removing your liability concerns as the homeowner.
For Assistance:
Visit: Recovery.lacounty.gov
Call: LA County Public Works Fire Debris Hotline: 844-347-3332
Call: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Debris Call Center: 213-308-8305
Mayor Bass is leading the fastest recovery effort in modern California history:
Record Rate of Utilities Restoration For Standing Homes: In just two months, water and power were safely restored in the Palisades. In comparison, safe drinking water wasn’t restored until 18 months after the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California.
Fastest Hazardous Materials Clearing in EPA History: Phase 1 of the debris removal process finished in 28 days – months ahead of expectations – and removed more than 300 tons of hazardous materials from the Palisades. In comparison, Phase 1 of the debris removal process for the Camp Fire took more than twice as long to complete.
Debris Removal Moving at Historic Pace: Phase 2 of the debris removal process is moving forward and has already been completed at hundreds of properties, speeding up the process to get residents back home.
Learn more at recovery.lacity.gov.