City and federal officials expect the Environmental Protection Agency to begin removing toxic debris from the Palisades burn area and allow remaining Pacific Palisades residents to visit their properties as early as this week, they said at a town hall Sunday.
As Palisades transitions to recovery, leaders have outlined the next steps in the process for residents interested in starting to rebuild.
After the EPA “phases out” the removal of toxic waste on a property, the homeowner can choose to participate in a free government program coordinated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Homeowners can choose to contract with a licensed private company and pay for the work out of pocket or try to go through their insurance company.
Mark Bestrella, director of LA County Public Works, said registrations for “phase two” options will begin Tuesday. District Recovery Website.
Residents choosing the government option must consent to the Corps entering their property, and those choosing the private route must submit a permit application.
Bestrella said Phase II registrations are not on a first-come, first-served basis.
The order of phase two debris removal depends on the terrain, when each property has phase one removal and whether the entire neighborhood is signed off, which allows the corps to work on clusters of homes instead of individual properties.
The director noted that residents do not have to wait until the debris is completely removed to begin the building permit application process with their respective city or county.
The central government provides many opportunities to the affected people to get disaster relief funds.
Former President Biden's Major Disaster Declaration, by FEMA Provides funding Short-term rentals, emergency short-term shelter, home repairs and home transitions. Residents can Apply here.
IRS Postponed tax filing The federal notice announced that Los Angeles County taxpayers have until Oct. 15 to let affected residents know. Deduct property damage And destruction from their lines, thank you Central Distress Tax Relief Act.
About 270 state-chartered banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders have already committed to mortgage relief, said state Assemblyman Jackie Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks).
Small Business Administration Also provides disaster relief Credit to victims of California wildfires.
Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) said federal aid would normally be $86,000, with another $10,000 coming from the state, though he said he was working in Congress to get more funding for disaster relief.
