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Debris Removal
Phase 1 (currently underway): Crews remove hazardous materials (batteries, propane, etc.) from each property. THERE IS NO OPTING OUT OF PHASE 1. Phase 2: Crews from the Army Corps of Engineers remove non-hazardous debris from properties at no cost to homeowners.
- You can OPT IN by filling out a Right of Entry form
- You can OPT OUT of the free government program and hire an approved contractor by filling out an Opt Out form
Forms available at recovery.lacounty.gov/debris-removal/
Call the Debris Removal Hotline at (844) 347-3332 with questions.
Water
- Many Altadena residents are still under DO NOT USE or DO NOT DRINK orders (Rubio Cañon, Las Flores, Lincoln Ave service areas). Local water companies are working to restore service to affected areas. Please go to the website of your provider for the latest updates on your neighborhood.
o Rubio Cañon: www.rclwa.org
o Las Flores: www.lasfloreswaterco.com
o Lincoln Ave: www.lawc.org
- Kinneloa Irrigation District and Pasadena Water & Power have been given the ALL CLEAR for residents to use and drink water.
Public Health
- If you are searching through your property with ash and debris present, WEAR PROPER EQUIPMENT (mask, gloves, long sleeves, eye protection). Go to publichealth.lacounty.gov for more information.
- To check the air quality in your neighborhood, go to aqmd.gov. If you smell smoke or your eyes begin burning, that may be a sign of unhealthy air.
Rebuilding
- The State has taken steps to cut red tape and expedite the rebuilding process for affected residents.
- The County has also released preliminary procedural guidelines for rebuilding at recovery.lacounty.gov.
Prepare to make an Insurance Claim
- Keep all receipts during your evacuation.
- Consumers should make sure any insurance agent or public adjuster offering their services has a valid license by checking online with the Department of Insurance.
- Download the Department’s Top 10 Tips for Wildfire Claimants (also available in Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietnamese), which includes information about claiming additional living expenses benefits.
- Under existing law, public adjusters cannot solicit business for seven calendar days after a disaster.
- Don’t forget copies of insurance policies, important papers, and a photo or video inventory of your possessions. An inventory can be completed quickly and easily on your smartphone and safely stored in the Cloud.
Insurance Hotline
- Some of you are displaced and can’t make it to in-person insurance events. Constituents can now call the Consumer Hotline at 1-800-927-4357 during normal business hours to ask any insurance-related questions—no need to wait for a workshop or attend in person.
Apply for FEMA Assistance
After making a claim with their insurance provider, the first step residents can take to jumpstart their recovery is to apply for FEMA assistance. There are three ways to apply:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov. If you have access to the internet and your electronic devices have power, applying online is the easiest, fastest and most convenient way to apply.
- On the FEMA App for mobile devices.
- Calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. Calls are accepted every day from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: FEMA Accessible: Registering for Individual Assistance - YouTube.
Local Assistance & Disaster Resource Centers
Open to the public the Disaster Resource Centers will be available to the public from 9AM to 8PM. For more recovery resources, visit https://www.recovery.lacounty.gov
- Eastside Location: Altadena DRC 540 West Woodbury Road Altadena Ca 91001
- Westside Location: UCLA Research Park West, 10850 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
The following agencies will be available to assist:
- Aging and Disabilities Department
- Office of the Assessor
- Department of Animal Care and Control
- Department of Child Support Services
- Department of Children and Family Services
- Department of Consumer and Business Affairs
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Fire Department
- LA County Homeless Initiative & Affordable Housing
- Medical Examiner
- Department of Mental Health
- Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
- Department of Public Health
- Environmental Services
- Emergency Response Team
- Department of Public Social Services
- CalWorks
- CalFresh
- General Relief
- MediCal
- Department of Public Works
- Building & Safety
- Environmental Programs/Municipal Services
- Flood Control
- Department of Regional Planning
- Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
- Recorder Bureau - Document Resources Division
- Recorder Bureau - Public Resources Division
- Department of Treasurer & Tax Collector
The Governor has issued a State of Emergency proclamation for the area. This means that for those individuals directly impacted, the one-week waiting period for Unemployment Insurance benefits is waived (the waiting period is unpaid), and employers can request a 60-day extension to file state payroll reports and deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. You can find more information about EDD’s response to the disaster in our latest press release.
Supporting Survivors
For those looking to donate to survivors of the wildfires, here is a list of community funds that have been vetted by Philanthropy California. Donations made to all organizations should be researched thoroughly to avoid falling victim to fraud.
Price Gouging
As reminded by Attorney General Rob Bonta in a consumer alert, price gouging during a state of emergency is illegal under Penal Code Section 396.
Californians who believe they have been the victim of price gouging should report it to their local authorities or to the Attorney General.
Other Resources
- S. Small Business Administration – SBA disaster assistance for homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds in California. Types of available loans include: Home Disaster, Business Physical Disaster, and Economic Injury Disaster.
- LA County Assessor – The County Assessor’s website has the Property Tax Installment Deferral Application and the Application for Reassessment Property Damaged or Destroyed by Misfortune or Calamity posted. Additionally, there is a FAQ regarding disaster relief.
- Mental Health Resources for those Impacted by Wildfire
- 24/7 Mental Health Helpline for Emergency and Clinical Services: 1 (800) 854-7771
Your safety is our top priority. Stay informed, stay prepared and feel free to contact my capitol office at (916) 319-2041 with any questions. Also, to find the nearest resources including more shelters and support click here.
