The Unified Incident Command responding to the Palisades fire has announced limited re-entry to all areas under evacuation order for residents and contractors with proof that they are working for a resident ONLY.
Escorts are no longer required. Checkpoints remain in place and proof of residence will be required to enter these areas. Curfews remain in effect. All Zones Now Open for Residents. Entry passes are required. Residents and contractors with proof of resident authorization can pick up a pass at Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA between 10am and 5pm. Follow these tips for returning home safely. Further information can be found at epa.
These materials will be sent to licensed disposal facilities not municipal landfills. The EPA has been assessing and preparing to remove the first phase of debris - hazardous materials such as lithium batteries, asbestos, paints, cleaners and pesticides. As part of the hazardous material removal work, U. EPA has also been tasked to safely remove batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles and home backup power supplies. According to the EPA, lithium-ion batteries should be considered extremely dangerous.
Download the flyer for more information. The Palisades Fire has burned more than 23, acres, requiring an aggressive City emergency response and a comprehensive recovery plan to rebuild homes, businesses and communities.
State, County and local officials overseeing this incident are beginning to identify zones within the evacuation area where residents can return to their homes based on environmental, health and safety standards. The following points, provided by Unified Command, outline the safety and environmental criteria that must be considered in order to allow for re-entry:. While thorough, this is not all inclusive. After these hazards have been satisfactorily considered and the safety of residents met, a comprehensive repopulation plan will be enacted.
