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Contractors interested in assisting with the Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery Efforts are encouraged to fill out the Contractor Capabilities form at the USACE Contracting in Disasters web page or scan the QR Code below to go directly to the webpage. For additional information or questions in regard to contracting, please call (213) 651-8037.

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Lt. Gen. William "Butch" Graham, 56th chief of engineers and commanding general of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, views wildfire damage Jan. 24 in Pacific Palisades, California. USACE Los Angeles District received a mission from FEMA Jan. 17 to assist with debris removal in support of the State of California following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanders traveled Jan. 24 to Pacific Palisades to assess wildfire damage. USACE's Los Angeles District received a mission from FEMA Jan. 17 to assist with debris removal in support of the State of California following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanders assess wildfire damage during a Jan. 24 tour of Pacific Palisades, California. USACE Los Angeles District received a debris removal mission from FEMA Jan. 17 to assist with debris removal in support of the State of California following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. Pictured from left to right are Lt. Gen. William "Butch" Graham, 56th chief of engineers and commanding general of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Cory Koger, debris subject matter expert with USACE's Sacramento District; Col. Eric Swenson, Recovery Field Office commander for the Debris Removal Mission; Col. James Handura, commander of USACE's South Pacific Division; and Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly, USACE's deputy commanding general for civil and emergency operations.
Col. Eric Swenson, commander of the Recovery Field Office for the debris removal mission, center, discusses debris removal operations with Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly, USACE's deputy commanding general for civil and emergency operations, left, and Cory Koger, debris subject matter expert with USACE's Sacramento District, right, during a Jan. 24 tour of Pacific Palisades, California.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanders traveled Jan. 24 to Pacific Palisades to assess wildfire damage. USACE's Los Angeles District received a mission from FEMA Jan. 17 to assist with debris removal in support of the State of California following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.
Col. Eric Swenson, commander of the USACE Recovery Field Office for the debris removal mission, left, discusses debris removal operations with LA City Mayor Karen Bass, center sitting, Jan. 25 in Pacific Palisades, California.
Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers deputy commanding general for civil and emergency operations, right, discusses debris removal operations with LA City Mayor Karen Bass, center sitting, Jan. 25 in Pacific Palisades, California.
Lt. Gen. William "Butch" Graham, 56th chief of engineers and commanding general of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, left, thanks a military police officer, right, for his service during a Jan. 24 site visit to assess wildfire damage in Pacific Palisades, California. USACE Los Angeles District received a mission from FEMA Jan. 17 to assist with debris removal in support of the State of California following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanders listen to a representative from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection speak about the California wildfires during a Jan. 24 brief at the emergency operations base camp at Zuma Beach in Malibu, California.

The Right of Entry (ROE) 10 - Step Process

1. Submission of ROE Forms: The Los Angeles County provides Right of Entry (ROE) forms on its official website at Los Angeles County Debris Removal. Homeowners and parcel owners can submit these forms either online or in person at a designated Disaster Recovery Center (DRC).

2. Verification of Information: Once a completed ROE form is submitted, Los Angeles County – in collaboration with affected cities – reviews and verifies the information provided, including validating the legal/rightful owner of the parcel/property.

3. Transfer to USACE:  Upon receiving approval from LA County, the ROE is transferred to the Corps of Engineers for execution. The Army Corps of Engineers plays a vital role in managing debris removal operations.

4. Categorization of Work:  The Army Corps of Engineers contractor reviews the ROE form and categorizes the work required based on the condition of the properties. This categorization includes:

  • Completely destroyed properties.
  • Properties with considerable damage, including remaining walls.
  • Other categories, as applicable.

5. Site Visit Scheduling: The Army Corps of Engineers contractor schedules a site visit with the designated contact person listed on the ROE form.

  1. This visit is essential for a thorough assessment of the property.

6. Assessment: During the Site Visit, the Army Corps of Engineers further categorizes the property based on their assessment, which may involve:

  1. Identification of additional work required.
  2. Review of asbestos testing results
  3. Other assessments, as necessary.

7. Scheduling the Work: Following the site visit, the Army Corps of Engineers contractor schedules the start of the debris removal work.

8. Debris Removal Work: The Army Corps of Engineers contractor conducts debris removal, which includes:

  1. Removal of hazards to operators, such as surface ash (up to 6-inches of incidental soil) to remediate remaining imminent threats to public health and safety.
  2. Burned debris, including burned structural remains, furniture, personal belongings, white goods, household appliances, and patio furniture (excluding burned or partially burned stone, concrete, landscaping features, or statues outside the structural footprint).
  3. Household hazardous waste (HHW) and/or other hazardous materials and pollutants associated with private residences and public properties.
  4. Removal of chimneys, trees, and unsupported walls that pose a hazard to debris removal crews.

9. Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance: The Army Corps of Engineers conducts a final quality assurance check to confirm that all work has been completed satisfactorily and meets the required standards.

10. Transfer of Parcel Back to County: Upon successful completion of the debris removal and all associated work, the Corps of Engineers transfers the parcel back to the County, marking the conclusion of the ROE process. The County returns the parcel back to the landowner.