LATEST UPDATES

Malibu Launches Palisades Fire Rebuild Dashboard 

The City is pleased to announce the release of the Palisades Fire Rebuild Dashboard. Community members can view the rebuild progress, including initial rebuild center visits, follow-up visits, planning application submissions, review times, and more. The dashboard also includes a current, real-time map. The data presented is pulled directly from the City’s project tracking management software. Additional information will be added throughout the Building phase of the rebuild process.

LA County Safe, Clean Water Program -- Needs Assessment Survey  

Community input will remain critical to planning, implementing, and tracking the region's strategic post-fire projects. In 2018, LA County voters passed Measure W to create the Safe, Clean Water Program through a special parcel tax. The Safe, Clean Water Program works directly with communities, municipalities, agencies, and individuals to enhance communities by investing in stormwater initiatives that improve water quality and increase the local water supply.

Survey responses are anonymous and take less than five minutes to complete. 

UPDATED PCH Burn Area Access Pass Distribution Hours 

Pass distribution for the unified PCH access pass is available at the following locations and hours beginning May 5, 2025: 

Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Disaster Recovery Center UCLA Research Park West 

10850 West Pico Blvd

Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Must be in line by 2:30 PM

Santa Monica College - Malibu Campus Interpretive Center

23555 Civic Center Way

Saturday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Must be in line by 2:30 PM

Malibu City Hall, Multipurpose Room

23825 Stuart Ranch Road

DEBRIS REMOVAL UPDATES

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, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The USACE has increased to 100 debris removal crews in the Palisades Fire Area and cleared an average of 50 sites per day throughout the month of April.

If residents have concerns over how private contractors are hauling debris, they can file formal complaints on the County website or by calling the County hotline at 888-479-7328 (open Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM). 

UPCOMING EVENTS

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The Mindry: Wildfire Support Group

from 3:00 – 4:00 PM at Main Studio - The Mindry

Healing through Connection & Community Join us for a safe space to share your experiences, receive support, and build connections with others who understand.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles FEMA Appeals Workshop

from 3:00 – 5:00 PM via Zoom

If you applied for FEMA relief and disagree with their decision, you have the right to appeal—and LAFLA can help! Join LAFLA’s FEMA Appeals Workshop to get step-by-step guidance on how to file an appeal and understand your rights in the process.

MAY

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Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting

from 2:00 PM at City Hall

The meeting will be held at City Hall. More information will be available on the agenda at malibucity.org/agendacenter.

MAY

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West Basin Municipal Water District Firescaping Workshop

from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at Topanga Library

Learn how to protect your home from wildfire. Topics of discussion include, protecting your home, first five feet, defensible space, fire-resistant plant and more.

MAY

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Tenant Small Claims Workshop

from 3:00 – 5:00 PM via Zoom

Learn how the small claims process can address wildfire-related legal issues, including:

• Security deposit return
• Habitability (e.g., smoke/ash)
• Other Landlord-Tenant issues

MAY

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DEADLINE: Red Cross Bridge Assistance Application

The Red Cross will begin outreach to specific individuals whose primary residences were located within the disaster-affected areas. These individuals are eligible for this additional round of Red Cross financial assistance. For those the Red Cross has contact information for, an invitation to enroll is being sent directly via email or text message from the Red Cross.

If your home is located within the Palisades or Eaton Fire burn zone and you have not received any outreach, visit redcross.org/CAFireBridge to check eligibility for financial assistance and find locations where you can meet with a Red Cross volunteer to apply in person.

RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT

The Resilient Rebuild Resource Guide Now Available 

The County of Los Angeles has released an introductory resource guide for planning, designing, and constructing healthy, fire resilient, and efficient buildings and properties. The resource guide is for property owners—and design and building professionals supporting property owners—faced with post-fire rebuilding. The resource guide also supports those considering retrofitting existing structures and/or building new structures regardless of fire impacts. 

The guide includes currently available incentives & rebates, and links to other trusted information with fact sheets and checklists for property owners. 

Pepperdine School of Law - Disaster Relief Clinic 

In response to the devastating fires that have impacted so many in the Los Angeles area, the Pepperdine Caruso Law Legal Clinics are launching pro bono disaster response programs to support our neighbors in need.

The Disaster Relief Clinic will serve clients who have suffered losses in the 2024 and 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires through its staff attorneys and supervised law students. This pro bono practice is free to clients, addressing FEMA applications and appeals, insurance matters, renters’ issues and questions, and related matters. 

Community members who would like to meet with a Disaster Relief Clinic attorney or team of supervised law students may complete an intake form, and a staff attorney or law student will respond to each request. 

Please note, filling out this form does not create an attorney-client relationship. 

CITY SERVICES

Malibu Rebuild Center Appointments

The City has launched an appointment system for the Malibu Rebuild Center to support residents through the rebuild process. Residents and building professionals can schedule appointments at 

MalibuRebuilds.org/Appointment or by calling (310) 456-2489, ext. 400. Virtual appointments are also available. 

Walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  

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

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