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18 | June 6, 2019 | Malibu surfside news malibu<br />
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THE CITY OF MALIBU IS HERE TO HELP<br />
Our hearts go out to all those affected by the devastating Woolsey Fire. The City is committed<br />
to doing everything possible to help community members with their immediate needs, to<br />
provide asmooth process for those who lost homes to establish temporary housing on their<br />
property and to rebuild, and to resume normal City services and activities.<br />
FIRE DEBRIS REMOVAL LOCATIONS - UPDATED WEEKLY<br />
CalRecycle started fire debris removal under the state-sponsored program the week of<br />
February 4, at properties that were burned in the Woolsey Fire in Malibu. Every week, we post<br />
the streets where fire debris removal work is taking place at<br />
www.MalibuCity.org/DebrisLocations.<br />
WEEKDAY ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS WITH CITY STAFF<br />
FOR REBUILD HELP<br />
Any Malibu resident whose property was damaged or destroyed in the Woolsey Fire can<br />
schedule aone-on-one consultation with City staff to discuss specific rebuild questions and<br />
concerns to help them through the process. To schedule an appointment, email Aundrea Cruz<br />
atacruz@malibucity.orgor call 310-456-2489, ext. 379.<br />
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR TEMPORARYHOUSING PERMITS<br />
Malibu residents whose homes were burned in the Woolsey Fire may apply for apermit to<br />
place atemporary trailer, Conex Container, mobile home or other type of temporary housing<br />
on their property. Applications will not be accepted until fire debris removal has been<br />
completed and certified and afunctioning onsite wastewater treatment system has been<br />
verified. See the handout at http://malibucity.org/temporaryhousingapplication. For further<br />
questions, call 310-456-2489, ext. 485 or emailmplanning@malibucity.org.<br />
ALL VIDEOS OF WOOLSEY FIRE REBUILD WORKSHOPS<br />
The City has organized, participated in, or hosted at City Hall numerous meetings and<br />
workshops to help residents whose homes were burned in the fire to successfully navigate the<br />
rebuilding process. Many of these events were filmed for the benefit of those who could not<br />
attend. All of the videos have been posted on the City website at<br />
www.MalibuCity.org/942/Media-Center. New videos will be continuously added.<br />
ALL REBUILD INFO HANDOUTS AVAILABLE ONLINE<br />
The City has created many handouts with information to guide residents through all the steps<br />
of the rebuilding process. All of the handouts are available in print at the City Hall Fire Rebuild<br />
Desk and online at https://www.malibucity.org/99/Forms-Handouts.<br />
FIRE VICTIMS CAN APPLY FOR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF<br />
If your home was affected by the Malibu Woolsey Fire, you may be eligible for tax relief. You<br />
must file an application for reassessment to reduce your property taxes with the LA County<br />
Assessor within 12 months from the day it was damaged. For more information visit the<br />
Assessor website at https://assessor.lacounty.gov/disaster-relief or call 213-974-8658.<br />
CRISIS COUNSELING AVAILABLE<br />
Stress, anxiety, and depression-like symptoms are common reactions after adisaster for both<br />
children and adults. Getting help as soon as possible is the best way to protect your long-term<br />
mental health. Mental Health Access Hotline: Call 800 854-7771 or text “LA” to 741741 to find<br />
immediate mental health services. Learn more at<br />
https://dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/disaster-services/follow-disaster.<br />
REBUILD FORM - EXPEDITED PERMITTING<br />
The Planning Department offers anumber of Development Options for properties affected by<br />
the Woolsey Fire. Learn more at www.MalibuCity.org/RebuildptionsForm. Those planning to<br />
rebuild an in-kind replacement of legally permitted structures destroyed in the fire may submit<br />
aPlanning Verification PV Submittal Checklist. Get the form online at<br />
www.MalibuCity.org/LikeForLikeSubmittal or call the Planning hotline at 310-456-2489, ext. 485,<br />
or email mplanning@malibucity.orgto set up apre-submittal appointment.<br />
City Geotechnical staff and the Environmental Sustainability Department developed aflowchart<br />
to explain the geotechnical submittal requirements and review process for burned properties.<br />
View, download or print the chart atwww.MalibuCity.org/GeotechFlowchart. Additional Planning<br />
Dept. forms, checklists and applications are available for those interested in more complex<br />
rebuild options atwww.MalibuCity.org/69/pplications-Forms-Fees.<br />
FIRE REBUILD DESK AT MALIBU CITY HALL<br />
Awalk-up counter staffed by aplanner is available during City Hall open hours. meet one-onone<br />
with aCity planner who can walk residents through the process of getting atemporary<br />
mobile home or trailer placed on their burned property, and help them begin the rebuilding<br />
process. Mon -Thurs, 7:30 AM 5:30 PM, Frid 7:30 AM 4:30 PM<br />
PHONE AND ONLINE RESOURCES<br />
Malibu City Hall main phone: 310-456-2489<br />
Malibu City Fire Rebuild webpage: www.MalibuRebuilds.org<br />
Malibu City Debris Removal webpage: www.MalibuCity.org/Debris<br />
Malibu City Planning Department questions: mplanning@malibucity.org<br />
Malibu City Planning Department phone: 310-456-2489, ext. 485<br />
Malibu City Building Division questions: mbuilding@malibucity.org<br />
LA County Woolsey Fire Recovery webpage: www.LACounty.gov/LACountyRecovers
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