Fire Recovery Guidance for Residents and Businesses

After an emergency it's important to take care of your home and family. When returning home and during the cleanup process you should protect yourself from ash, soot, debris and damage to your home systems. Ensure you have safe drinking water and a properly functioning septic system. Follow the guidance on the flyers below. Call the phone numbers on the flyers if you have questions.

After an Emergency

Stress After an Emergency

Mental Health and Stress after an Emergency

November 2018

Precautions When Assessing Your Property After a Fire

January 2025

Safe Food Donation

Guidelines for Individuals

January 2025

This Protect Your Lungs form Wildfire Smoke

Wildfire Smoke Factsheet

Protect your lungs from wildfire smoke or ash...

Cleaning Up

Returning Home After a Fire

Take Precautions. Be Safe. Protect Your Health.

January 2025

Disinfection of Onsite Water Storage Tanks

Health Fact Sheet

January 2025

How to Clean Up Smoke and Soot from a Fire

Smoke and soot can travel...

January 2025

Post Fire Rodent and Wildlife Control

After a natural disaster...

Clean-Up After a Fire

Frequently Asked Questions

January 2025

Checking Homegrown Produce After a Fire

Guidelines for Individuals

January 2025

Returning to a Child Care Facility After a Wildfire

January 2025

Post Fire Restoration/Rebuild

Swimming Pools After a Fire

Take Precautions. Be Safe. Protect Your Health.

January 2025

Fire Recovery for Food Operators

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January 2025

Public Health Requirements for Temporary Use of Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Homes on Fire Affected Properties

February 2025

Interim Fire Rebuild Guidelines

How to Obtain a Water Availability Letter

January 2025

Septic Systems assessment after a fire Flyer

Septic Systems Assessment Following a Fire

January 2025

How to Obtain Approval and Rebuild a Conventional Septic System

January 2025

System Evaluation Form

For Existing OWTS/NOWTS

December 2024

Guide for Completing a System Evaluation Form

For Existing OWTS/NOWTS

December 2024

Onsite Wastewater Process Chart

March 2025

Rebuilding a Home with an Existing Septic System

April 2025

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County of Los Angeles Public Health
Environmental Health
Environmental Emergency Management Program
5050 Commerce Drive
Baldwin Park, CA 91706

Fire Recovery Guidance for Residents and Businesses

After an Emergency

Stress After an Emergency

Precautions When Assessing Your Property After a Fire

Safe Food Donation

Wildfire Smoke Factsheet

Cleaning Up

Returning Home After a Fire

Disinfection of Onsite Water Storage Tanks

How to Clean Up Smoke and Soot from a Fire

Post Fire Rodent and Wildlife Control

Clean-Up After a Fire

Checking Homegrown Produce After a Fire

Returning to a Child Care Facility After a Wildfire

Post Fire Restoration/Rebuild

Swimming Pools After a Fire

Fire Recovery for Food Operators

Public Health Requirements for Temporary Use of Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Homes on Fire Affected Properties

Interim Fire Rebuild Guidelines

Septic Systems Assessment Following a Fire

How to Obtain Approval and Rebuild a Conventional Septic System

System Evaluation Form

Guide for Completing a System Evaluation Form

Onsite Wastewater Process Chart

Rebuilding a Home with an Existing Septic System

Plan Check for Food Facilities and Pools

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