Postfire Resources - LA County Public Works

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About Postfire Resources

Providing resources, technical expertise, and coordinated recovery efforts to protect communities impacted by wildfires.

The Postfire Resources page provides information and technical guidance to support Countywide postfire response, recovery, and hazard mitigation efforts. It serves as a central source for postfire hazard information, including engineering advice on debris flow risks, homeowner resources, ready-to-fill sandbag information, and rebuilding guidance to help communities prepare for and recover from wildfire impacts. It also connects residents, property owners, and partner agencies with recovery information and engineering resources to help protect public safety, restore damaged infrastructure, and reduce future postfire risks through effective planning, watershed management, and interagency collaboration.