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Department of Public Works

Effective February 9, 2010 10:00 am evacuation orders are in effect.

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	Current Conditions Learn about current conditions to help your planning & safety efforts. Please go to Public Works Road Closures for more details. Station Fire Flood Control Debris Basin Cleanout Schedule (updated: 2/4/10) Mud and Debris Flow Forecast Road Closures (Public Works) Road Closures (Caltrans) Road Closures (City of LA) Road Conditions (US Forest Service) KRAIL Exhibit La Cresenta KRAIL Exhibit La Canada-Flintridge Fire Incidents Flood

	Safety Preparedness Find information to help assess damages and expedite recovery. County Emergency Survival Program (ESP) Hazard Mitigation CDC Emergency for Disease Control Homeowner's Guide Practice Safe Clean-Up After Fire A Homeowner's Guide to Erosion Control Your Guide to Flash Flood Preparation Free Sandbags EWP: Reducing Imminent Hazards to Life and Property Soil Quality Resource Concerns: Hydrophobicity

	Announcements New information to keep you up-to-date. Station Fire Burned Area Emergency Response Final Report

	Assistance Programs Find assistance from various programs and organizations. Cal E.M.A - Assistance and Services for Disaster Recovery Free engineering advice for homeowners affected by the fires and concerned about erosion, mud-flows, and related issues. Department of Public works: 1 (800) 214-4020 Federal Flood Insurance Program In 1968, Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to help provide a means for property owners to financially protect themselves. The NFIP offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners if their community participates in the NFIP. Find out more about the NFIP and how it can help you protect yourself. The standard flood insurance policy for dwellings as provided under the National Flood Insurance Program Cash Aid: http://ladpss.org/new_portal/dpss_cashaid.cfm Veteran's Assistance: Call CALVET at 1 (800) 952-5626. Alert LA County

	Development/Rebuilding We can help you find the permit you need to rebuild. Building Permits Process For Private Property Owners Permit Offices Safety Assessment Demolition Permit Transportation Permits

	Shelters Find general shelter information and resources. American Red Cross: 1 (866) GET-INFO or 1 (866) 438-4636 Salvation Army: 1 (800) SALARMY or 1 (800) 725-2769 Department of Animal Care and Control Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (Section 8 Program) Los Angeles County Housing Resource Authority County Care and Shelter (DPSS):

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Local air quality conditions and forecasts.

Speaker's Bureau

Subject matter experts available to address residents' concerns at City Council or community meetings. Topic areas covered: Wildfire Recovery, Mud and Debris Flow Protection, and Road Recovery Updates. To book speakers, contact Samangi Mudalige at
(626) 458-4092.

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Additional Reference

Contact Information Department of Public Works
900 S. Fremont Ave.
Alhambra CA 91803
(626) 458-5100

Caltrans Public Affairs
(213) 897-3656