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Southern California Edison Undergrounding

Southern California Edison (SCE) is working to reduce the threat of wildfires by burying power lines in the highest-risk areas. The targeted undergrounding effort will make the electrical system more reliable during extreme weather conditions by protecting it from high winds, vegetation, and other hazards that could cause fires or power outages.  

Today, June 12 and Tuesday, June 17, SCE is hosting a virtual discussion on wildfire safety. Learn what triggers outages, how to stay prepared and what resources are available to support you.

After-Action Review (AAR): Emergency Response to Franklin and Palisades Fires

On Monday, April 28, the City Council unanimously approved a contract with a third-party consultant, Witt O’ Brien’s LLC, to conduct an independent After-Action Review (AAR) of the City’s emergency response to the Franklin and Palisades Fires. The AAR aims to assess strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to improve the City’s emergency response to guide future planning, training, and operations.

Community members are invited to share their experiences with emergency alerts and warnings, public information, evacuation, and repopulation processes. 

In-Person Community Meeting (remote participation is will be available)

Wednesday, June 18 

6:00 – 9:00 PM 

Malibu City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road)

The online survey is also available through Monday, June 30. 

If you have any questions, contact the Public Safety Department at PublicSafety@MalibuCity.org or call (310) 456-2489, ext. 319. 

DEBRIS REMOVAL UPDATES

As of Sunday, June 1, there are approximately 7 property owners who have been non-responsive regarding fire debris removal. In addition, approximately 7 property owners who previously opted out of the government-sponsored debris removal program have not yet submitted the required permit applications for private cleanup. Of the 14 properties referenced above, approximately 10 are located on beachfront lots. 

The City has been proactively contacting these property owners to provide notice of the cleanup requirements and upcoming deadlines. If debris removal is not fully completed by Monday, June 30, the City will evaluate available options, including potential enforcement actions or court proceedings. However, the City’s primary goal is for all property owners to complete debris removal voluntarily and in compliance with the deadline. 

Progress Update:

• 84% of Opt-In Properties Cleared in the City of Malibu
• 75% Final Sign-Off Received by the LA County

Army Corps Support at City Hall

While the deadline to submit Right-of-Entry passes has passed, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will continue to be on site at City Hall to share information on fire debris removal, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.  

If you have any questions, contact the Army Corps of Engineers Hotline at (213) 308-8305. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

JUNE

12

Application Opens: California’s Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) Grants

open as of Thursday, June 12

California’s Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) is awarding $105M to individuals suffering home losses in California’s recent fires and other disasters. These are grants – they never need to be repaid.

JUNE

12

Virtual Seminar: California’s Focus on Wildfire Preparedness – Zone Zero, Fire Hazard Maps, Home Hardening and More

at 5:30 PM via Zoom

Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin along with Senator Ben Allen and Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath will be hosting a virtual Wildfire Preparedness meeting focused on zone zero, the newly released fire hazard severity maps, and home hardening.

JUNE

12

Southern California Edison: Virtual Discussion on Wildfire Safety

from 6:00 - 7:30 PM via Zoom

SCE is hosting a virtual discussion on wildfire safety. Learn what triggers outages, how to stay prepared and what resources are available to support you.

Click here to register.

JUNE

14

LA County Free Blood Lead Testing For Wildfire-Impacted Communities

from 10:00 - 4:00 PM at Malibu Public Library

The Department of Public Health is offering free blood lead testing for those concerned about exposure to lead from the recent wildfires.

• Residents can visit their medical provider
• Dial 1-800-524-5323 to request a free appointment through Quest Labs
• Visit one of the community events listed here where Public Health is offering free blood lead testing

JUNE

17

County Assessor Virtual Town Hall

from 1:00 - 2:00 PM via Zoom

Please join the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office and the City of Malibu for a virtual webinar to help property owners impacted by the Palisades Fire navigate the complex rebuilding process. In this session, the Assessor’s Office will detail available property tax relief and the property assessment process during the rebuilding phase.

• Misfortune and Calamity Claims
• Notice of Assessed Value Change
• Adjusted Annual Tax Bills
• Homeowner Alerts

Click here for the Zoom link.

JUNE

17

Southern California Edison: Virtual Discussion on Wildfire Safety

from 6:00 - 7:30 PM via Zoom

SCE is hosting a virtual discussion on wildfire safety. Learn what triggers outages, how to stay prepared and what resources are available to support you.

Click here to register.

JUNE

18

Franklin and Palisades Fire After-Action Review — Community Meeting

from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Malibu City Hall or via Zoom

The City of Malibu hired a third-party consultant, Witt O’ Brien’s LLC to conduct an After-Action Review (AAR) of the City’s emergency response to the Franklin and Palisades Fires. The After-Action Review will assess strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvements to the City’s emergency response to guide future planning, training, and operations. Community members are invited to share their feedback on emergency notifications, evacuation and repopulation processes.

Click here for the Zoom link.

JUNE

20

DEADLINE: Doordash and Hello Alice Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund

DoorDash and Hello Alice are offering $10,000 grants through the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund to help restaurants rebuild and recover. Eligible restaurants must have faced a declared disaster within the past 12 months and have a brick-and-mortar location open for at least six months. No DoorDash partnership required.

Click here to apply.

RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT

CalAssist Mortgage Fund - Applications are OPEN! 

The CalAssist Mortgage Fund is a state program that provides much-needed relief from mortgage payments for displaced families whose homes were destroyed or left uninhabitable by a California disaster, including the Palisades Fire.

You may be eligible if:

• Your primary residence was destroyed or is uninhabitable due to a qualified disaster from 1/1/2023 through 1/8/2025
• You meet program income limits
• You have a mortgage or reverse mortgage
• You own a single-family home, condo or permanently affixed manufactured home (may include up to 4 units)

If you qualify and are selected, the program will cover three months of mortgage payments, up to a maximum of $20,000. Funds never have to be repaid, and it’s free to apply. Grants will be paid directly to your mortgage servicer.  

The program begins taking applications on Thursday, June 12. Funds are limited and once submitted, applications will be reviewed in the order received.

Prepare for your application:

•  Confirm the program income limit for your county 
•  See if your mortgage servicer is participating 
•  Gather your paperwork: 
• Mortgage statement 
• Bank statements 
• Utility bill 
• Homeowner insurance or FEMA claim 
• Proof of income  

For questions, contact (800) 501-0019, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 

CITY SERVICES

County Assessor's Office Virtual Town Hall 

Please join the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office and the City of Malibu on Tuesday, June 17 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM for a virtual presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session, to help property owners impacted by the Palisades Fire navigate the complex rebuilding process.

In this session, the  Assessor’s Office will detail available property tax relief and the property assessment process during the rebuilding phase, including:

• Misfortune and Calamity Claims 
• Notice of Assessed Value Change 
• Adjusted Annual Tax Bills 
• Homeowner Alerts 

Palisades Fire Rebuild Dashboard

Please direct all media inquiries to PIO@MalibuCity.org.

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