VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura Resource Management Agency’s Environmental Health Division and the Mountain Fire Incident Management Team are pleased to announce a major recovery milestone. All 133 eligible properties in the County-led Debris Removal Program have completed debris removal, passed soil testing and final inspection, and been returned to their property owners. For properties that opted for private debris removal, 23 out of 41 properties have completed debris removal and have also been returned to their property owners.
“Our Environmental Health Division team, along with our hired contractors and State partners, approached this effort with great care as we managed the program and supported property owners throughout the process”, said Charles Genkel, Environmental Health Division Director. “This wasn’t just about clearing debris. It was about helping people take an important step toward healing and recovery. As we move into the rebuilding phase, the County remains committed to supporting property owners every step of the way.”
With this significant recovery milestone achieved, the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) is now closed. No further updates will be posted to the Debris Removal Dashboard.
View the full dashboard here: https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/debris-removal-rebuilding/
As the community moves into long-term recovery, the Resource Management Agency remains committed to supporting property owners through the rebuilding process. Residents who wish to rebuild are encouraged to contact the Mountain Fire Planning Rebuild Team. This team is made up of four dedicated planners from the Planning Division who are focused exclusively on providing guidance and answering questions related to rebuilding.
For more information on rebuilding, including contact information for the Planning Rebuild Team, visit: https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/debris-removal-rebuilding/
