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	Latest News 12/16/2012 - Closed Forest Roads Now Open 12/14/2012 - Forest Roads Now Closed Due to Snow and Icy Conditions 12/13/2012 - Forest Roads To Re-Open Today at 10 AM 12/12/2012 - Forest Roads Will Close 10 PM Tonight Due to Snow Forecast 12/11/2012 - Forest Roads May Close Due to Snow Forecast

	Current Conditions Learn about current conditions to help your planning & safety efforts. Please go to Public Works Road Closures for more details. Road Closures (Public Works) Road Closures (Caltrans) Road Closures (City of LA) Road Conditions (US Forest Service) 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 Stay Safe Around Power Lines Free Sandbags EWP: Reducing Imminent Hazards to Life and Property Soil Quality Resource Concerns: Hydrophobicity

	Assistance Programs Find assistance from various programs and organizations. 211 LA County Services Residents, business owners and persons with access or functional needs may also call 2-1-1 for LA County information and referral services regarding post disaster resources that are available to those affected by the floods and debris and mud flow. The toll-free 2-1-1 number is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week. 211 LA County Services can also be accessed by visiting www.211la.org. Cal E.M.A - Assistance and Services for Disaster Recovery Free Engineering Advice for Homeowners 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

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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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Shelters

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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900 S. Fremont Ave.
Alhambra CA 91803
(626) 458-5100

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