Phase 2 of the Palisades and Eaton Fires cleanup is underway

If you are not aware, Phase 2 of the cleanup of the Palisades and Eaton fires is currently underway after completion of Phase 1, which began on January 28, and involved the removal of toxic chemicals. Phase 2 includes the clearing of debris such as chimneys, ash, trees, foundations, and “up to six inches of contaminated soil.”

The deadline for property owners to submit a right-of-entry (ROE) form in order to opt in for free cleanup is March 31, 2025. If you do not Opt In, the cleanup will be on you. It’s also very important to note that if you choose to opt out, you CANNOT change your mind and opt in.

Further deadline and submission information can be found at this link   https://recovery.lacounty.gov/debris-removal/roe/

If you need help filling out your form or have additional questions, please call the LA County Public Works Fire Debris Hotline at 844-347-3332. You may also email PalisadesFire@dpw.lacounty.gov or EatonFire@dpw.lacounty.gov.

To learn more about Phase 2 please visit this link  https://recovery.lacounty.gov/debris-removal/phase-2/       If you prefer not to read the link, here is the short answer:

A Right of Entry (ROE) form is required if you want the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to do work free of charge. Those opting out should also submit the form to avoid delaying work in their communities.

view of the hillside on PCH

The US Army Corps of Engineers has established a Debris Call Center to help answer questions regarding Private Property Debris Removal. Hours of operation are from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM; call 213-308-8305 for assistance.

If you have additional questions or would like further details, the link is extremely thorough and you should be able to find everything that you need.
Thank you to the Army Corps of Engineers for leading these critical cleanup efforts!

I have been asked by many clients and out-of-area agents what is going on with insurance issues that they have been reading. That will be a future post with much detail, but I can provide a quick short answer here:

State Farm, California’s largest insurer, recently requested permission to instate an “emergency” insurance premium increase of an average of 22% for homeowners. Today, the insurance commissioner rejected this request and asked the company to provide more information at a meeting later this month. “State Farm’s customers need real answers about why they are being asked to pay more and what responsibility the company’s leadership is taking to get its financial house in order,” the commissioner said in a statement.

In brief, this is a dynamic situation where things are evolving day-by-day and minute-by-minute. Feel free to reach out to me directly if you need additional help or have questions. If I don’t have the answer, I have contacts with whom I can put you in touch that can help.

Endre Barath, Jr Beverly Hills Realtor

If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle the most challenging properties that no one else could, please reach out to me directly. If you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties or vacant land in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu reach out to me at 310.486.1002 (m) or homes@endrebarath.com or visit my website at   https://www.endrebarath.com.