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TheCity of Malibu is Here to Help
Ourhearts go out to all those affected by the devastating WoolseyFire. The City is committed
to doing everything possible to help community members with theirimmediate needs, to
provide asmooth process forthosewho lost homes toestablish temporary housing ontheir
property and to rebuild, and to resume normal City services and activities.
MALIBUDISASTER DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER (DRC) CLOSED
AGOUR HILLS DRC REMAINS OPEN
The Malibu DRC is closed permanently as of Friday, January 18. City staff from the Building &
Safety, Environmental Sustainability, and Planning Departments will continue to be available
at City Hall to help community members with recovery needs. Agoura Hills DRC: The Hilton
Foundation Building (30440 Agoura Road, Agoura CA 91301) HOURS: Monday - Saturday, 9
AM to 6PM(closed Sundays &holidays) Services &agencies available: www.MalibuCity.org/
DRC
MalibuCity HallFire Rebuild Desk
Awalk-up counter staffed by aplanner is available during City Hall open hours. Meet one-onone
with aCity planner who can walk residents through the process of getting atemporary
mobile home or trailer placed on their burned property, and help them begin the rebuilding
process.
Location: 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA 90265
Hours: Mondaythrough Thursday, 7:30 AM –5:30 PM, Fridays 7:30 AM –4:30 PM
Ash&FireDebris
Ash and fire debris may not beremoved from aburned property until aCounty-led HazMat
team has inspected and cleared the property. Ash and fire debris contain toxic materials that
are especially dangerous when they are disturbed and become airborne. N-95 masks should
be worn byanyone who enters aburn site.
Choose aDebrisRemovalProgram
After aproperty has been inspected and cleared by aHazMat team, residents must choose one
of the two Fire Debris Removal Programs available in the City of Malibu. Anyother debris
removal isprohibited and could result in acitation and delayinrebuilding. Fordetailed
information, visit the Disaster Recovery Center or City Hall’s Fire Rebuild Desk, visit the Debris
webpage at www.MalibuCity.org/Debris or call 310-456-2489, ext. 371.
Option 1: CalOES
The state-run CalOES program will remove fire debris from homes that are damaged or
destroyed under strict environmental and public safety guidelines, at no out-of-pocket cost
to the homeowner. Toopt in, aRight of Entry (ROE) form must befilled out and submitted by
January 28, 2019.
Option 2: Local Program
The County-run Local Debris Removal Program allows property owners to get astatecertified
contractor attheir own expense for fire debris removal. The work must include the
same testing and certification provided under the State program. Deadline to apply is January
30, 2019.
The deadline to complete fire debris removal is March 15. If debris removal has not
been completed by March 15, the state will remove the fire debris from the
property at the owner’s expense (up to $100,000) and alien will be placed on the
property.
NEW - JAN 31DEADLINEFORFEMA, SBA LOANS & STATE
GRANTS The deadline to apply for assistance programs from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), the California State Supplemental Grant Program, and the
Small Business Administration (SBA) for people and businesses impacted by the Woolsey
Fire has been extended to Thursday, January 31. The first step to enroll in all three
programs is registering with FEMA by January 31. To apply or for more information visit
www.disasterassistance.gov or call 800-621-3662 or apply in person at aDRC.
CAlOES &COUNTY COMMUNITY MEETING ON HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE, DEBRIS REMOVAL &REBUILDING
Thursday, January 24, 6:00 PM
Malibou Lake Clubhouse (29033 Lake Vista Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301)
FEMA INFORMATION TABLES AT LOCAL BIG BOX STORES
FEMA has placed information tables with debris removal experts at local big box stores
to provide information to community members.
Daily 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
January 9–14: Home Depot, Woodland Hills (6345 Variel Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367)
January 16 -21: Lowe's, West Hills (8383 Topanga Canyon Blvd, West Hills, CA 91304)
January 23 -28: Home Depot, Fallbrook Center, West Hills (22855 Victory Blvd, West
Hills, CA 91307)
ALL LEAF BLOWERS BANNED WEST OF MALIBU CANYON
To protect public health from potential hazardous materials in the fire debris and ash, the
City has banned the use of ALL leaf blowers (both gas and electric) in City limits west of
Malibu Canyon Road effective immediately, through August 1, 2019.
PROHIBIDO USAR SOPLADORES DE HOJAS AL OESTE DE MALIBU CANYON
Debido aque los escombros ylas cenizas del fuego ylas estructuras dañadas pueden
contener materiales ypartículas que son peligrosas para la salud ylaseguridad, La
Ciudad de Malibu prohíbe el uso de sopladores de hojas dentro del área de la ciudad al
oeste de Malibu Canyon Road hasta el límite de la ciudad. La prohibicion esta en efecto
inmediatamente yterminara el 1° de agosto del 2019.
SWIMMING POOL GUIDANCE
Discharging pool water to storm drains is prohibited. If apool must be drained because it has
been impacted by smoke and ash, the Civic Center Water Treatment Facility may accept the
water on acase-by-case basis. Learn more at www.MalibuCity.org/WoolseySwimmingPools
NEW -JAN. 26TOWN HALL MEETING WITH
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CHIEF OSBY
Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Daryl Osby will discuss the
Woolsey Fire response operations and answer questions from community
members. Saturday, January 26, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMatMalibu City Hall
Phone and OnlineResources
Malibu City Hall main phone: 310-456-2489
Malibu City Fire Rebuild webpage: www.MalibuRebuilds.org
Malibu City Debris Removalwebpage: www.MalibuCity.org/Debris
Malibu City Planning Department questions: mplanning@malibucity.org
Malibu City Planning Department phone: 310-456-2489,ext. 485
Malibu City Building Division questions: mbuilding@malibucity.org
LA County WoolseyFire Recovery webpage: www.LACounty.gov/LACountyRecovers