26-02-2025
Officials to provide update on debris removal in Los Angeles, announce opening of relief grants
Weeks after the deadly Eaton and Palisades fires, crews continue to make progress in the debris removal process working to clear fire-affected properties from toxic materials.
At a weekly news conference Wednesday morning, officials will provide an update on recovery efforts and will announce the opening of applications for the County's Household Relief Grants.
The county plans to provide direct financial relief for homeowners and tenants who were most affected by the fires.
Phase 1 of the debris removal process being handled by the U.S. Environment Protection Agency for hazardous household material is expected to be completed by the end of the week. Phase 2 by the Army Corps of Engineers to remove the remaining fire debris.
Residents in several areas near landfills across the county have expressed their concerns over the fire debris being dumped. At a meeting Tuesday night, the LA County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a controversial plan that will increase the daily dumping limits in three county landfills.
