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Why removing fire-damaged concrete is critical to rebuilding safely

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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

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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

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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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LA County Parks and Recreation staff interact with kids at Care Camp.

Care Camps offer kids and teens impacted by Eaton Fire a supportive space

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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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A damage inspector stands in the entryway to a burned structure in the Eaton Fire area.

Damage Inspectors Bring Urgently Needed Info to Public

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Every day, damage inspectors from LA County Fire and CalFire are going from structure to structure in the Eaton and Palisades burn areas to assess the aftermath of the fires to structures, including homes and commercial spaces—an essential step in helping residents learn the condition of their properties as quickly as possible.

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Youth Development Director David Carroll wearing blue dress shirt, black suit jacket, glasses and office in background

LA County Recovers: Youth Development

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In this LA County Recovers segment, David Carroll, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development, provides information about services to support youth wellbeing.

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Aging and Disabilities Director Laura Trejo wearing black blouse, glasses and office in background

LA County Recovers: Aging & Disabilities

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In this LA County Recovers segment, Laura Trejo, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Aging and Disabilities, provides information about programs and services available at several community and senior centers to support residents affected by the wildfires.

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LA County Recovers: Homeless Initiative

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In this LA County Recovers segment, Libby Boyce from the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative discusses steps being taken to protect unsheltered residents during this fire emergency.

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