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Excavators clear burned out debris as a worker sprays the site with water to keep ash and dust from becoming airborne.

US Army Corps of Engineers Begins Phase 2 Debris Removal

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially begun Phase 2 of wildfire debris removal in Los Angeles County, marking a critical step in the region’s recovery efforts.

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Cleaning up safely after a fire (PSA)

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LA County Public Health’s Dr. Muntu Davis explains how to keep yourself safe while cleaning up your property after the Eaton or Palisades fire.

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Protecting yourself from harmful air quality (PSA)

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LA County Public Health’s Dr. Muntu Davis explains how to keep yourself safe from harmful air quality in areas impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires.

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Returning after the fires (PSA)

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LA County Public Health’s Dr. Anish Mahajan shares how to protect yourself if you’re returning to your property that’s been affected by the Eaton or Palisades fires.

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Four men wearing mask, helmets, orange vest, white safety suit, and firefighter yellow jacket at a burnt site Hazardous Waste Removal

The Hard Work of Hazardous Waste Removal

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Teams from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are on the ground clearing properties of hazardous waste such as asbestos, paint, household cleaners and lithium batteries, as part of Phase I of the fire debris removal process. This work is free to residents and essential before the regular debris can be removed.

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Why removing fire-damaged concrete is critical to rebuilding safely

Why removing fire-damaged concrete is critical to rebuilding safely 1024 554 LA County Recovers

LA County Public Works’ Chris Sheppard, P.E., explains why removing fire-damaged concrete is critical to rebuilding safely.

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Crews in full personal protective equipment work to clean hazardous waste from a burned out property in Altadena.

Hazardous Household Waste Cleanup is Underway

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Teams from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are on the ground in communities affected by the fires, clearing properties of hazardous waste such as asbestos, paint, household cleaners and lithium batteries, as part of Phase I of the fire debris removal process. This work is free to residents and essential before the regular debris can be removed in Phase II.

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New disaster recovery center opens in Altadena

New disaster recovery center opens in Altadena 1024 574 LA County Recovers

A new disaster recovery center opened in Altadena this week to assist residents impacted by the Eaton Fire.

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Firefighter Malcom Dicks hugs a woman he helped save during the Palisades Fire.

Palisades Fire Survivor Reunites with Her Hero

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A woman and her dog, rescued during the Palisades Fire by an LA County Firefighter recently reunited in Malibu.

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Fire Debris Removal: What Impacted Residents Can Expect

Fire Debris Removal: What Impacted Residents Can Expect 1024 575 LA County Recovers

To support families impacted by the Eaton fire, LA County Parks Care Camps are providing youth and teens with a supportive space for fun and recreation including music, arts and crafts, sports activities and field trips to the LA County Natural History Museum, La Brea Tar Pits, Dodger Stadium, & more.

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