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Los Angeles County Fire Chief Drew Smith reported the incident's status: \"We're at 68% containment. We're at 23,448 acres, and we still have 4,237 personnel assigned,\" he said, and added the department is conducting aerial and unmanned aircraft surveillance to locate heat signatures.

Smith and Sheriff's representatives described preparations ahead of forecast rain: augmented staffing for occupant support, establishment of sandbag distribution points and property‑by‑property assessments for mudflow risk. Smith said he is exploring placing sand at the community center so residents will have a nearby distribution point.

Road closures and curfew guidance: Sheriff and CHP representatives said closures throughout Topanga are being managed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and California Highway Patrol. Officer Sturgis noted that evacuation orders and evacuation warnings can differ: curfews apply only to evacuation orders, not to evacuation warnings, and resident‑only access rules have led personnel to check IDs at some soft closures. Deputy Baldy and others urged residents to update driver licenses and get Topanga access cards to speed reentry for residents.

Officials also warned about attempted fraud and unauthorized access: the sheriff's office said it had arrested people who tried to use forged press passes to gain access through closures.

How it matters: Containment progress and operational staffing affect the pace at which closures, repopulation and debris operations proceed; sandbag availability and local access procedures affect residents' immediate safety and mobility.

Ending: Officials urged residents to follow official channels for closures and to use CHP and sheriff social feeds for the latest road‑closure information. They reiterated that rain would be welcome but that authorities must clear downed power lines and utility poles before reopening some road segments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Topanga Town Council Meeting 1 22 25","oneSentenceSummary","Fire and law enforcement leaders updated the community on containment, resources still assigned, sandbagging plans ahead of rain, and on road‑closure and curfew rules including how access cards and IDs are being used.","taxTitle","Topanga, Ventura County, California","taxId",79253,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6683515,"County supervisor details renter protections, task forces and local recovery supports",85,1467425,1552775,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2486206-515a6e6831f9f20d664b9067ca925d61&start=1467&end=1552","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2486206-515a6e6831f9f20d664b9067ca925d61/thumbnail_1467425.jpg","/articles/6683515/Topanga/Ventura-County/California/County-supervisor-details-renter-protections-task-forces-and-local-recovery-supports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6683515-5cece9e1ac972d8791f2c3872ca926b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160661&Signature=YSAh9Z7w2MXMxlYwX2NmX0ciSob0lC2sYt3j2wxc1FR1ph6o0uCjNQDqgddyLk1ImSRYKQ9PhEZwW6pxQWq-ePpP1aD8JtN6zKhTSXY~YVBnexarSczpbMBPFP9q0yO6AGVowoml~w~4GTB~gDjC1qrYnH7~h9fb~nv-lsVmqrJf8ci7bdc7RUCN9ml5lLQcqdE0fomO7I5QxV3W4boqOmUtSuTjW6~hdJ5ZmZrGbs1F3m4KYdyiB5lEf5bv7NQ3QcXXTw3KIVDUWyaUCFUssZzDYTt3zhjOTTyWg7~YoyZuugOWUU9KaDDHNB9p0I3lPyWLgpv0L3YXMU~KtHw4RA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath told the Topanga community the county has directed several immediate measures to support displaced residents and to structure longer‑term recovery.

Horvath said the county established renter protections at a recent board meeting to shield people who take in displaced neighbors or pets from eviction. \"If you are a renter taking people or pets in, who are displaced from these fires, you will not be subject to eviction for doing so,\" she said.

The county also adjusted short‑term rental ordinances to allow additional housing options for people impacted by the fire and for workers helping rebuild, though Horvath said the change is restricted to those two groups. She said the board directed the county to secure additional state and federal resources and co‑authored a motion on accountability that will hire a third‑party administrator to conduct an after‑action assessment.

Horvath described the county's recovery organization: nine specialized task forces on debris management, watershed recovery, rebuilding, schools, health and social services, cultural and natural resources, and long‑term recovery. She said the county is coordinating debris management, road clearing and flood control, and is establishing points of distribution for PPE, sandbags and other mitigation for anticipated rain.

Local outreach and next steps: Horvath encouraged residents to use the Westside Pavilion disaster recovery center (open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.), attend an upcoming debris removal town hall Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m., and consult the county repopulation map at recovery.lacounty.gov.

Ending: Horvath closed by promising sustained county engagement: \"Topanga has been close to us every step of the way. We are focused on making sure that we're taking care of Topanga, and we are going to be here for you until the recovery is finished.\"","Supervisor Lindsey Horvath summarized county actions: renter protections for hosts taking displaced people/pets, short‑term rental law adjustments, nine specialized task forces, and motions to secure additional state/federal resources and to commission a third‑party after‑action review.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6683519,"County, EPA and state officials describe multi‑phase debris removal and environmental safety plans",1612,1042955,2655047,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2486206-515a6e6831f9f20d664b9067ca925d61&start=1042&end=2655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2486206-515a6e6831f9f20d664b9067ca925d61/thumbnail_1042955.jpg","/articles/6683519/Topanga/Ventura-County/California/County-EPA-and-state-officials-describe-multiphase-debris-removal-and-environmental-safety-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6683519-a772640931ff542a5781554653aa7e49/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160661&Signature=jh8ErjlW-GXju3Wb6fG8M2Yfli63GsohdAR16UdLosYZOiVmkxIno8qVAJRIeoUVgVjwpAZVxVcE4xX~Vm5Oqokynt2THYnYxzlHHFlX2AJNRdYkyuy54r9~~qXpjMGWwDFpauVWqsm9YuLs4I7dMkOtGZrWLJ5GwMvidZlmR~a56BoptZARaOU1ShsLk6b~PPLjcldlonkyZhitdvudircXo7Jf9GRYQiNVB1vvvnCsD2NDvpdv5cxI5is7-2d3Q6uA-yvQXU~5~Cxmr6sMqsjmMBEeoNnwwPlvhh9C6GJqgf7HSK0F2nJubswdQ6BEfChXPY-18J0YNKHi6SnAxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Los Angeles County and federal environmental officials described a phased debris‑removal program and urged residents not to attempt unsafe cleanup while ash and hazardous debris remain.

Supervisor Lindsey Horvath said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is leading a phase‑1 household hazardous waste cleanup that is already under way and \"is automatically happening at no cost to you,\" adding that the county is coordinating with state and federal partners. \"The EPA has invested a hundred million dollars and more than 500 personnel on the ground to do this phase 1,\" she said.

Horvath said the second phase gives property owners options on how debris removal is performed but stressed that the clearing must meet public‑health and environmental rules. \"You don't have an option of whether to do it. You just have the option of how to do it,\" she said, describing that residents can opt into a government‑led removal (county working with the Army Corps of Engineers) or hire a private contractor but still must comply with public‑health requirements.

EPA and Cal OES officials at the meeting reiterated the dual priorities of speed and safety. A federal representative said the agencies are assessing air, water and soil and that phase‑1 and phase‑2 operations will balance rapid work with protections to avoid making conditions worse.

How it matters: The cleanup process determines how quickly residents can safely return, how insurance and government funds interact with debris removal, and whether residents must follow specific procedures to document damage for aid programs.

Insurance and duplication of benefits: FEMA and state staff said federal and state dollars cannot duplicate insurance payments, so debris removal programs will try to maximize insurance dollars first and then apply public funds to remaining costs. Officials said FAQs and more detailed guidance on how insurance and government removal interact will be released in coming days.

Local logistics and outreach: Horvath announced a town hall on debris removal for residents from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday and provided a county hotline for debris questions (844‑347‑3332). She also said county teams are working property‑by‑property to assess mudflow and landslide risk ahead of forecast rain and are establishing points of distribution for sand and sandbags.

Ending: Officials urged residents to attend the debris removal town hall for detailed, step‑by‑step information and to use county hotlines and the disaster recovery center for individualized assistance.","Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, EPA and Cal OES outlined a two‑phase debris removal plan: an automatic, federally funded household hazardous waste cleanup (phase 1) followed by a required debris‑removal phase in which residents may opt into government removal or hire contractors subject to public‑health rules.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6683527,"Federal, state and county officials outline how survivors can apply for aid after Palisades fire",4358,160,4358190,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2486206-515a6e6831f9f20d664b9067ca925d61&start=0&end=4358","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2486206-515a6e6831f9f20d664b9067ca925d61/thumbnail_160.jpg","/articles/6683527/Topanga/Ventura-County/California/Federal-state-and-county-officials-outline-how-survivors-can-apply-for-aid-after-Palisades-fire","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6683527-f3f46ff257ca2f69bfe106217fc531ba/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160661&Signature=EmouVZLfZugX1I~ass0ybeQFVLcTDfd7FVFgzmoFPBzSI08MdRCXNH8OHDPy1F6uPx-bjAMI81~mSONqaH4mdiECjbiqngbEFHxp-7j8nxAHi2QdSnjBVmASeZoIHC8xARttTOyscyp2NV09s-puO3B0ELbBEOZR9NO9nMKiVk0vo91vAK9iblKk9xzZ8hRjBXvfT313l6wI0ZyTbpHbX6x3t3NqJ6n5WBRPVsZVHKKXK8xKmXqABLZzsayFdjYJo6xNy7M85rY~hqGQ8Ux8XUBKFqN3FDYYo7odpIj8zY2vufec-Pzx3-pIFbaC5kC0gbPGHO756dgC86CFRgglxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Congressional and federal disaster officials on Thursday laid out how people affected by the Palisades fire can apply for federal and state recovery assistance and urged residents to register immediately with FEMA and the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Congressman Sherman told the meeting that FEMA grants and SBA loans are available and summarized common options for homeowners and businesses. \"When you register with FEMA ... they send you $770 to deal with immediate needs,\" he said. Sherman also recited FEMA grant maxima he said survivors might be eligible for: roughly $43,600 toward real property damage and another $43,600 toward uninsured personal property, plus a possible additional $10,000 state grant for eligible applicants. He advised residents to register within 60 days and to check the deadline for tax and insurance relief options.

Why it matters: Residents seeking direct emergency assistance, temporary housing help or long-term rebuilding funds must register with FEMA and consider SBA loans to restore homes or businesses. Officials said acting promptly preserves survivors' eligibility for grants, loans and other programs and helps demonstrate the scale of unmet need.

What officials told residents: Danielle Hill of FEMA's Individual Assistance team urged survivors to contact their insurance companies first and to notify FEMA of any insurance settlements or denials. \"If there are any delays in that insurance process, you want to make sure to reach out to that insurance company first. Then make sure to let your FEMA representative know,\" Hill said. She described FEMA's housing assistance categories (housing repair, temporary rental assistance and lodging-expense reimbursement) and FEMA's Other Needs Assistance for personal property, vehicles and medical expenses.

Robert Troy, assistant director for interagency recovery coordination at the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), emphasized that many California wildfire survivors are underinsured and repeated the registration message: \"Don't miss the deadline to register. Follow through on the process.\" He noted state supplemental grants may be available to some FEMA applicants.

SBA loans: Garth, a U.S. Small Business Administration representative, summarized low-interest disaster loans available to homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofits. He said homeowners and renters may qualify for up to $500,000 for structural losses, businesses may borrow up to $2 million for physical and economic injury, and typical fixed interest rates cited at the meeting were roughly 2.563% for homeowners and about 4% for most businesses on eligible loan terms up to 30 years. Garth underscored there is no fee to apply and no obligation to accept a loan.

Key numbers and deadlines discussed at the meeting: FEMA's immediate-need payment ($770), FEMA individual assistance grant figures cited by participants (about $43,600 for real property and another $43,600 for personal property), an additional $10,000 state supplement for some FEMA recipients, SBA homeowner loan maxima of $500,000, SBA business loan up to $2,000,000, and the FEMA registration deadline discussed at the meeting as March 10 (residents were repeatedly urged to register before that date).

How to apply and local help: Officials urged survivors to register at disasterassistance.gov or by phone, visit local disaster recovery centers for in-person help and to apply to SBA via sba.gov/disaster or (800) 659-2955. Danielle Hill said many survivors receive FEMA payments within 24 to 48 hours when they provide electronic funds-transfer information.

What officials asked residents to do now: Register with FEMA, file insurance claims, apply to the SBA if needed, gather documentation (insurance paperwork, IDs, ownership records), and visit the Westside Pavilion Disaster Recovery Center or the upcoming in-person resource events described at the meeting.

Ending: Officials repeated that recovery is a marathon, not a sprint, and asked residents to document losses and to use available federal, state and local assistance channels to speed recovery.","Federal, state and county representatives described available aid — FEMA grants, SBA loans, state supplements — and urged residents to register, document losses and use local disaster recovery centers before the March 10 registration deadline.","actionData","errors"]

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Fire officials report containment progress, sandbagging plans and explain road‑closure access rules

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Federal, state and county officials outline how survivors can apply for aid after Palisades fire