• LA County Public Works Hotline: 844-347-3332 | US Army Corps of Engineers Call Center: 213-308-8305

Crane machine lifting big rock debris as water is being poured on it

Step 1: Debris Removal

The first step in the road to rebuilding is debris removal. EPA has completed Phase 1 Hazardous Material Removal. Property owners are welcome and encouraged to submit their application to rebuild at any time in the process.

Learn More About Debris Removal

Phase 2 of fire debris removal is being coordinated and managed by LA County Public Works and US Army Corps of Engineers. Those who opted out should apply for a Eaton & Palisades Fire Debris Removal Permit through epicla.lacounty.gov to avoid delaying work in their communities. Track status of Phase 2 Debris Removal here.

The US Army Corps of Engineers has established a Debris Call Center for those who opted in to help answer questions regarding Private Property Debris Removal.  Hours of operation are from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM; call US Army Corps of Engineers Debris Call Center: 213-308-8305 for assistance. For those who opted out, call LA County Public Works Fire Debris Hotline: 844-347-3332. Rebuild plans can be submitted prior to the completion of the debris removal process.

Property owners who opted out or failed to submit an ROE must obtain a Fire Debris Removal (FDR) permit, learn more here.