LOS ANGELES -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with FEMA, Cal OES, Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles, will begin debris removal at the final opt-in property in the Pacific Palisades Fire recovery area. This milestone event will bring together local, state and federal leaders, community members and the property owner to mark progress toward completing the debris removal mission.
WHO: Scheduled speakers include:
- Master of Ceremonies: Lt. Col. David Weart, Commander, USACE Recovery Field Office
- Brig. Gen. John Lloyd, Commander, USACE South Pacific Division
- Brad Sherman, U.S. Representative for California’s 32nd District
- Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles
- Lindsey Horvath, Los Angeles County Supervisor – District 3
- Hiro Toiya, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer
- Eli Owen, Cal-OES Alternate State Coordinating Officer
- Traci Park, Los Angeles City Councilwoman – District 11
WHEN: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
4 p.m.
WHERE: Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
MEDIA: Media are invited to attend. Please RSVP to Maj. Gerrelaine Alcordo, USACE Public Affairs, at socalwildfires@usace.army.mil by 2pm August 26, 2025. On-site parking is limited; additional details will be provided upon RSVP.
BACKGROUND: Since February 2025, USACE crews have been removing wildfire debris from properties impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires. This property marks the last opt-in parcel in the Pacific Palisades Fire area, representing a significant step toward mission completion.
Release no. 25-013