The debris removal process after the devastating Palisades Fire was divided into two main phases: Phase I Hazardous Material Removal managed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Phase II Debris Removal managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Residents had the option to opt into the government-run USACE Private Property Debris Removal program or manage the cleanup independently by opting out. 

In coordination with the County of Los Angeles, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and private contractors, nearly all properties in the City of L.A. that were damaged or destroyed by the Palisades Fire have been cleared of debris and have received final sign off, a required step in the rebuilding process. Use the dashboard below to track Right of Entry (ROE) submissions, parcel clean-up, and final inspections.

What is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Private Property Debris Removal Program?

• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Private Property Debris Removal Program provided debris removal at no cost for eligible residents.
• For residents with insurance, the government asks the insurance providers – not the resident – for cost reimbursement up to the limits of their specific coverage.
• This program covers expenses for residents who are uninsured or whose insurance coverage does not include debris removal.