Debris Removal-Phase II
Debris Removal-Phase II
Property Owners whose homes or other structures burned in the North Complex Fire must sign up for Phase II Debris Removal. Property Owners can sign up for the Government Program by submitting a Right-of-Entry (ROE) form by February 15, 2021. Property Owners who choose to hire a private contractor and consultant(s) must sign up for the Alternative Fire Debris Removal Program (Alternative Program) by completing an application and submitting a work plan to Butte County Environmental Health.
The Government Debris Removal Program (Government Program) is available at no out-of-pocket cost to property owners who complete and sign a Right-of-Entry (ROE) form to allow access to their private property for the removal of Fire Debris.
- Property owners must submit the ROE form to participate in the Government Program. The deadline to submit an ROE form for the Government Program is February 15, 2021. Download the Right-of-Entry Form.
- By submitting the ROE form, property owners are granting permission for State contractors to enter onto their property, safely and efficiently remove Fire Debris and make rebuilding possible in the North Complex Fire area. To avoid duplication of benefits, residents may be required to remit a portion of insurance claim payments specifically reserved for debris and/or tree removal. There are no out-of-pocket expenses regardless of the actual cost of the debris removal.
- ROE Forms can be submitted in the following ways:
- RETURN VIA MAIL: ROE Center, P.O. Box 1708, Oroville, CA 95965
- E-MAIL TO: ROE@ButteCounty.net
- If you have any questions about completing the ROE form for Phase II of the Debris Removal Program, send them to ROE@ButteCounty.net or call 530. 552.3210.
- Helpful Links:
- Download the Right-of-Entry Form
- Download the Government Fire Debris Removal Program Frequently Asked Questions
- Understanding the Right-of-Entry Form
- Government Program Debris Removal Dashboard
- Download the Property Damage Claim Form
- Submit completed Property Damage Claim Forms to NorthBranchFireDamageClaims@tetratech.com
The Alternative Fire Debris Removal Program (Alternative Program) is available to Property Owners who choose not to enter the Government Program. In the Alternative Program, Property Owners can hire properly licensed and certified contractors and consultants to complete their cleanup. The deadline to enroll in the Alternative Program is April 1, 2021.
- An Alternative Fire Debris Removal Program Application and Work Plan are required for participation in the Alternative Program.
- More information about the Alternative Program, including the application and work plan template, is available at the below links:
Alternative Program Guidelines
Alternative Program Application
Alternative Program Appendix E
Alternative Program Appendix F - Alternative Program Applications and Work Plans can be submitted in the following ways:
- RETURN VIA MAIL: Butte County Environmental Health, 202 Mira Loma Drive, Oroville, Ca. 95965
- RETURN IN PERSON: 202 Mira Loma Drive in Oroville, Environmental Health Division
- EMAIL TO: AlternativeProgram@ButteCounty.net
- If you have questions about completing the Alternative Program Application and Work Plan, send them to AlternativeProgram@ButteCounty.net or call 530.552.3880
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