Deadline looming Jan. 22 to apply for free Thomas Fire debris removal
Contractors for the CalRecycle state agency will remove debris from destroyed and severely damaged properties through a program that is funded by local, state and federal tax dollars.
Property owners will not incur any direct fees, although benefits paid by their insurance carriers for debris removal will be applied to the cost, officials said.
"Although it may seem too good to be true, it is truly a great opportunity," County Executive Officer
To qualify, fire victims must complete and submit a right-of-entry form. They are strongly encouraged to do so before the
The forms are available at venturacountyrecovers.org and three office buildings in
The completed applications may be submitted at a counter set up by the Ventura County Environmental Health Division on the third floor of the Hall of Administration at the
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Property owners unable to visit the
This phase of the debris removal follows one in which state regulators removed visible toxic debris. Under the second phase, CalRecycle will remove burned debris, foundations, hazardous trees and contaminated soil. The program also includes soil testing before and after the debris removal to ensure the site is clean and safe for building.
In addition, air samples are taken during the debris removal process to protect neighboring properties from hazardous dust and air contaminants. All work is coordinated by CalRecycle under the right-of-entry form. Debris removal is scheduled to begin the week of
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More than 200 property owners had completed the forms and enrolled in the CalRecycle program as of
"The sooner residents enroll in the program, the sooner I can bring in additional crews to accomplish that," said
For additional information, call the Environmental Health Division at 805-654-2813 or send an email to [email protected].
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