 Strong Storm Expected Tomorrow, Flood Watch on Wednesday Night
The National Weather Service is forecasting a strong storm to begin tomorrow night, with possible moderate to heavy rains. A flood watch is still expected from Wednesday 6 p.m. to Thursday 6 p.m. Significant flooding and debris flows, including near burn scar areas, are possible with forecasters anticipating nearly 1 inch per hour rainfall during the storm’s peak. For more information, click here.
PCH closed Wednesday: A segment of PCH will be closed tomorrow to residents and businesses in burn scar areas due to the incoming storm, Caltrans announced today. Beginning March 12 at noon, only emergency vehicles and US Army Corps’ debris-hauling contractors will be allowed in closure areas. Caltrans and partners will reassess the situation on Thursday to determine when reopening of the highway can occur.
There are evacuation warnings in effect near burn areas of the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, and other recent wildfires.
- Sign up for alerts at alert.lacounty.gov.
- For the latest Evacuation Zone maps and information visit .
- For additional emergency information, visit .
Road closure updates can be found from Caltrans and LA County Public Works .
Due to current rainfall, an is in effect until Friday, March 14 at 4 p.m. LA County’s Department of Public Health advises beach users to avoid all water contact, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers due to potentially higher bacteria levels in these areas. for more.
LA County’s Mudflow Advice Hotline is available at 800-933-0930 for questions about debris flows.
For storm preparedness tips, visit READY.LACounty.gov
LA County Recovers Press Conference
Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 12, at 8 a.m., LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger will join with County and federal officials to provide essential information and present the latest updates on recovery efforts underway.
To watch the press conference, click here.
 Deadlines are coming up in March for key assistance programs.
To apply for FEMA assistance, grants, and funds that provide direct relief, visit recovery.lacounty.gov.
Rebuilding Permit Centers: Get Help with Rebuilding
Rebuilding Permit Centers are open for guidance through the rebuilding process for residents affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires. These permit centers connect you with the departments responsible for rebuilding in your area.
LA County One-Stop Permit Center
464 West Woodbury Road, Suite 210
Altadena, CA 91001
Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Click here for more information.
LA County One-Stop Permit Center
26600 Agoura Road, #110
Calabasas, CA 91302
Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Click here for more information.
City of LA – One Stop Permit Center
1828 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Open Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Click here for more information.
City of Malibu Rebuild Center
23805 Stuart Ranch Road, Suite 240, Malibu, CA 90265
Open Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Click here for more information.
City of Pasadena Permit Center
100 N. Garfield Ave, Suite N106, Pasadena CA 91101
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Alternate Fridays: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Click here for more information.
 Onsite Support: Loans and Grants for Fire Impacted Businesses and Workers
March 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
In-person, Pacific Oaks College, 45 W Eureka St. Pasadena, CA 91103
LA County Department of Economic Opportunity, Small Business Administration, and other local and state partners will be onsite for an in-person application clinic to help fire-impacted businesses and workers apply for available grants and loans that are expiring soon, such as the LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds. For more click .
Altadena Community Meetings
Mondays, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Online, hosted by Supervisor Kathryn Barger.
Palisades Fire Recovery Town Halls
Wednesdays, 6 p.m.
Online, hosted by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath.
- Submit a question and register for the town hall: Click here.
Assessor’s Disaster Relief Webinar
Thursday, March 13, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Online, hosted by LA County’s Office of the Assessor, with Treasurer and Tax Collector, Auditor-Controller, and Regional Planning
Learn about disaster relief programs available for impacted property owners, including Misfortune and Calamity Property Tax Relief, Decline-in-Value, reassessment information, rebuilding clarification, and more. Live Q&A following webinar.
Department of Insurance Workshop
Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In person, by appointment, hosted by the California Department of Insurance
For confidential appointments with department experts for people impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires.
- Location: John Muir High School (1905 Lincoln Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103)
- Schedule an appointment: 800-927-4357.
- More information: Click here
Free Medical and Mental Health Clinic in Pasadena
Mondays and Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
In person, hosted by the Eaton Health Village, in partnership with the Department of Mental Health
For free medical and mental health care, including medical consultations, medical refills, mental health services and case management, vision care, and dental care.
- Location: Pasadena Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1280 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104)
- More information: 951-595-7032 or Click here.
- Opting-In: A new interactive graphic is now available online to help property owners visualize what they can expect if they opt-in to Phase 2 of the government run debris removal program led by the US Army Corps of Engineers. For more details and the latest from the Army Corps, visit the What to Expect for Phase 2 Debris Removal page.
- Opting-Out: If you are opting out of the government-sponsored Fire Debris Removal Program and hiring a private contractor, Los Angeles County has key resources to guide you through the required steps. For more details, click here.
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