Phase 2

Phase 2 of fire debris removal is being coordinated and managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. A Right of Entry form is required if you want the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to do work free of charge. Those opting out should also submit the form to avoid delaying work in their communities.

ROE Form Availability:

• Closure Date: March 31, 2025

• Where to Get It:

  • Complete the opt-in form online: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ca0e6e24c8db4598b5c49642b2ff4615

  • Download and print opt-in form: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/lac/1176418_Opt-InForm.pdf

  • Complete the opt-out form online:

    https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=SHJZBzjqG0WKvqY47dusgbqc2bMjjd1Mn4HRbZqpeRFUOUJZU0FZMjVPNjdTSjlVTU85Qjg0NFRRQS4u&route=shorturl

  • Download and print the opt-out form:

    https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/lac/1176419_Opt-OutForm.pdf

  • In Person: Right of Entry forms are available at Disaster Recovery Centers.

    Locations:

    UCLA Research Park West

    UCLA Research Park West
    10850 West Pico Blvd.
    Los Angeles, CA 90064

    Altadena

    Altadena Disaster Recovery Center
    540 W. Woodbury Road
    Altadena, CA 91001

If you opted-in but have changed your mind, you must submit an Opt-out form to formally withdrawal from the program. Once the opt-out application is submitted, you will need to apply for a  “Eaton & Palisades Fire Debris Removal” permit through the County’s EPIC-LA system (epicla.lacounty.gov).  A copy of the completed opt-out application and supporting documentation is required for the County to issue approval to proceed with debris removal.

Deadline for ALL form submissions (opt-in and opt-out) for Corps of Engineers Debris Removal Mission is MARCH 31st, 2025. Failure to file before the deadline will default to opt-out and the property owner will be responsible for cost of debris removal through eligible private contractor within a timely manor.

Track your ROE status

Phase 2 progress view map

HIRING PRIVATE CONTRACTOR :

Apply for a Permit from the County in EPIC-LA to handle debris removal on your own after you receive EPA certification of phase 1 completion for your property.

If you opt out of the program, once the EPA has completed its Phase 1 work, you will be responsible for hiring the appropriately licensed and certified contractors to remove the debris. This will include retaining a Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) to conduct a survey to identify asbestos in debris. If the CAC finds asbestos, you will need to hire an abatement contractor; and the CAC and abatement contractor will work together to submit an asbestos cleanup plan to South Coast AQMD for review and approval. More information on this process can be found here.

Your contractors will need to be approved by the County and your city, and you will be responsible for all costs of debris removal. The work must be completed in compliance with all local rules and regulations related to debris removal. Private contractors must also adhere to the same haul routes and safety standards being used by the Army Corps of Engineers to minimize neighborhood disruption. Please check in regularly for additional information and updates on specific regulations at recovery.lacounty.gov or call the LA County Public Works Fire Debris Hotline at 844-347-3332.