In the confusion of fleeing the rapid moving of the policies and Eaton Firestorms, many expelled people were forced to abandon their cars, some In the middle of the street, To escape the flame.
There are some options to dispose of your damaged or destroyed vehicles.
Those who escaped fire from both communities are currently not allowed Return to the damaged assets of their fire to clean or remove the debrisUntil the study of hazardous materials by the Environmental Protection Agency is completed, including burnt cars.
The first phase of A is studied Debris Los Angeles County Public Works Department. In this first phase, free of charge to residents will be evaluated, removes and safely disposed of household hazardous items, including paints, cleaners, solvents, oils, batteries, herbicides and pesticides.
If the EPA cleansing crew feels free from hazardous waste and materials, the completion of the property is placed on the property. This means that the property is ready for the 2nd phase.
EPA its update Online map So the public can monitor the status of the EPA.
In the second phase of the project, the owners of the destroyed structures can participate in the funded scheme by the government, and their assets must be removed from the debris, including burnt cars.
Am I responsible for disposing of my fire damaged vehicle?
You don't have to be. If you decide to choose the second stage of the County's debris debris, the damaged vehicles will be free of charge.
As part of the second phase of the project, the US Army Corps of the engineers will be removed by the Public Works Department's public information officer Liset Gusman, said Public Works Department.
“Vehicles will then be taken to the place of the County processing [them] To recycle, ”he said.
The process of removing fire damaged or destroyed vehicles is the same for those who live in burned areas in Altatena and policy communities.
How to choose the second stage?
By submitting the “entry right” form, you can choose the country's second phase of plan, which empowers the government to manage the removal of garbage from your property.
It is:
- Assessment of the property of environmental risks
- Asbestos, hazardous or burnt trees, gray and mud, burned debris, fire damaged vehicles and foundation
- The demolition of the structural of clearly destroyed structures
- Establishing erosion control such as hay watts, fertilizer socks and hydromers
- Aboriginal, archaeological and biological monitoring for environmental and historical protection
To participate in the County Project you must fill up and submit a “preferred” form Was downloaded online Or found in one of the disaster recovery centers.
There are many options to submit the form:
- Drop the document in one Two disaster recovery centers The Altadeena Disaster Rescue Center from 9 am to 8 pm. On Woodbury Road, Altadeena 91001; UCLA Research Park West 10850 West Pico PLD #1, Los Angeles 90064.
- Drop the document of any of these Three Los Angeles County Building and Security Offices: 125 San Gabriel Valley Office in South Baldwin Ave, Arcadia 91007; 26600 Akora Road Suite 110, Kalabasas Office at 91302 of Kalabasas; Or 900 South Freemond Ave (3rd Floor), Headquarters Office at Alhamhampra 91803.
- E -mail Form for roe@pw.lacounty.gov. Control the file size to 150 megabytes. If you do not receive confirmation within two business days, call the County Hotline (626) at 979-5370.
- Mail Los Angeles County Public Works Department-Environmental Project Division, “Focus: Trash Disposal Group” PO Box 1460, Alhambra 91802-1460.
- Faith (626) form for 458-3569.
What if I do not want to choose the second stage of the County Project?
According to the California Insurance Department, you can work with a licensed private company to dispose of your vehicle by going through your vehicle insurance provider.
If you want to go this way, if you don't want to participate in the County Removal Program, you must first quit the County Plan Filling and submitting the “deviation” form.
The form can be submitted:
- Turning it at any time County Building and Security Office Near you. List of office locations and their functional hours can be found Online.
- Turns it into something Centers of disaster recovery They are listed above
- Mail Los Angeles County Public Works Department-Environmental Project Division “Attention: Garbage disposal Team” PO Box
- E -mail Form optout@pw.lacounty.gov
After submitting your “deviation” form, you must apply for permission to clean up from County Epic-la online portal To handle the debris from your property. This step cannot be done after obtaining an EPA certificate on the completion of Grid 1 hazardous material on your property.
County will review your application with your contractor's work plan to ensure that security and environmental standards are complied with.
You will be responsible for any disposal costs that violate your insurance solution for disposal of garbage.
If you have a comprehensive insurance protection policy that includes the loss of the vehicle and the recovery process, the cost will be offset, ”said Mark Brightlander, a spokesman for the insurance company.
Frydlander said the comprehensive part of a vehicle insurance policy involves damage from other natural disasters, including wildfire and flood, wind storm damage and hail damage.
Your insurance claim will take you through the adjustment process.
Is the removal process the same for electrical and hybrid vehicles?
Yes, if you choose the second phase of the debris disposal project, the removal of fire-found electric and hybrid cars will be similar to other vehicles.
The only difference is that during the first phase of the debris disposal project, the EPA will remove the car batteries with your home insulation electricity, the products that are considered home hazardous products.
Cleaning groups must remove and remove batteries for proper recycling and removal.
I had to drop my car in the middle of the street to exit. What is now?
If you have to drop your car on the road, the damaged vehicle may have already been removed.
In the Pacific Polys community, the Los Angeles Police Department is responsible for the removal of fire damaged cars, district officials say.
In Altadeena, the responsible company is the Los Angeles County Sheriff's sector.
TMV's spokesman Ronald Ongdapok said the California Motor Vehicles Intelligence Department operates to identify damaged vehicles, including people who have not been identified by fire damage.
I have to claim my auto insurer, but I lost all my vehicle information. What is now?
If you lose your driver's license, registration, vehicle title or disabled board in the Los Angeles area fire, you can apply for transferred from TMV and fees may be waived.
For example, you can request an alternative driving license or ID card by viewing TMV officers can help you with local catastrophic recovery center Change or reuse documents.
You can seek the same help in your nearest TMV office. List of TMV locations and contact information Here; Online appointments may be Made here.