LA FIRES: Public Service Announcement

PSA: Los Angeles County is dedicated to restoring affected communities swiftly and safely after the recent wildfires. The debris removal process is divided into two main phases, each managed by different agencies. Residents have the option to participate in the government-run program or manage the cleanup independently by opting out.

Property owners do NOT need to sign up for Phase 1 household hazardous debris removal. However, if your property has been damaged or destroyed, it must pass a Phase 1 household hazardous debris inspection and clearance by the EPA before being eligible for moving into Phase 2 removal of the remaining fire debris.

For Phase 2, property owners need to decide whether to opt in for free cleanup by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or opt out and pay a specialized, approved contractor to remove the remaining fire debris, following all necessary requirements, rules and regulations.
Property owners won’t be able to get a Phase 2 permit unless they have received Phase 1 clearance from the EPA.

All EPA programs are provided at no cost, with direct reimbursement from insurance companies for those that have coverage and free of charge for uninsured/under-insured communities.

Please use the official recovery sites and contact information for all communication; avoid well known scams and storm chasers.

https://emergency.lacity.gov/recovery

https://recovery.lacounty.gov/

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