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There are just five days left for local property owners affected by the Eaton Fire to submit forms for debris removal.
Residents in Altadena and Pasadena have until March 31 to turn in the Right of Entry (ROE) form that allows crews onto their properties.
As of last week, 5,087 ROE forms had been submitted and 3,080 of them had already been transmitted to the Army Corps for cleanup. The department is processing hundreds of ROEs daily and transmitting over 200 each day, ensuring that the cleanup continues at a steady pace.
Local residents can hire a private contractor for debris removal, but they must still opt out of the Army Corps of Engineers program. They are still required to fill out an ROE.
The Army Corps of Engineers has significantly expanded its debris removal efforts in the Eaton footprint, with 80 crews now working to clear affected properties, a major increase from the 34 crews operating just two weeks ago.
As of last week, debris had been cleared from 212 properties. Three categories of properties are being prioritized: ecologically sensitive areas, communal areas, and inhabited residences.
The ROE dashboard has been expanded to allow residents to upload additional documentation or address any issues directly. If an ROE status shows “additional information needed,” users can now click a link to submit required documents. For more assistance, residents can call the debris hotline and speak to a case manager to ensure their ROE is complete.
The Eaton Fire started on January 7 in Eaton Canyon. Driven by harsh winds, the fire left 17 people dead, destroyed 9,000 homes and burned more than 14,000 acres.
More information can be obtained at https://recovery.lacounty.
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