L.A.’s Disaster Recovery Effort On Track to be Fastest in Modern California History
Mayor Karen Bass today announced that nearly 2,000 properties have been cleared of all debris by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and have received final sign off from L.A. County, a required step for rebuilding to begin. The Mayor spoke outside of a home being rebuilt in the Palisades. Photos and B-roll available here.
Nearly 900,000 tons of debris have been removed from the Palisades area. To date, 54 permits for 40 addresses have been issued related to rebuilding efforts and hundreds of applications are in the process of being reviewed. The first permit was issued 57 days after the start of the Palisades Fire, more than twice as fast as permits were issued after the devastating Camp and Woolsey fires.
“Rebuilding is underway – crews are working every day to remove debris in the Palisades and expedite the timeline to get families home,” said Mayor Karen Bass. “Thanks to their work, the City is issuing new permits every week, rebuilding is underway across the Palisades, and our recovery effort is on track to be the fastest in modern California history.”
“On behalf of the hundreds of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees and contractors assisting with this operation, we are honored to be coordinating this historically fast and safe debris removal operation,” said Colonel Jeff Palazzini, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “We have removed nearly 900,000 tons of debris and cleared about 75% of our total opt-in properties in the City of L.A. This is only possible with the continued support of our city, county, state and federal partners, and the engaged participation of the affected communities.”