**How to Check the Status of Your Fire-Damaged Home Inspections**
As the Palisades and Eaton fires continue to rage on, leaving many homes in ruins, residents are eager to assess the condition of their properties. However, safety concerns and access restrictions have prevented many from returning to their neighborhoods to see the damage firsthand.
**Residents Can Check Los Angeles County Portals for Updates**
In the meantime, residents can turn to Los Angeles County portals to access inspection reports and images of the affected homes. These reports provide crucial information about the status of the properties, allowing homeowners to start the insurance claims process even before evacuation orders are lifted.
**Inspections Underway, But Completion Date Uncertain**
According to data from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, inspections in both fire zones are currently ongoing but are less than halfway completed. The exact timeline for when all inspections will be finished remains unclear, as the work is being carried out under challenging conditions.
**Recovery Maps Offer Insight into Home Conditions**
The recovery maps generated from these inspections give residents an opportunity to see the conditions of their homes remotely. This information is invaluable for homeowners who are eager to understand the extent of the damage and plan their next steps in the recovery process.
**Expert Insight on Inspection Process**
“The damage inspection teams are working as quickly as possible given the safety and technical constraints of the job. Their appraisal can be the basis for an insurance claim, so it [is] not a cursory review of the property,” stated the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management.
**Current Inspection Status**
Here is a summary of the inspection progress for the two fires:
**Palisades Fire:**
– Affected areas: Pacific Palisades and Malibu
– 35% of inspections completed within the fire footprint
– 2,192 structures confirmed destroyed
– 398 structures confirmed damaged
– 1,429 structures confirmed undamaged
**Eaton Fire:**
– Affected areas: Altadena, Sierra Madre, and Pasadena
– 45% of inspections completed within the fire footprint
– 4,627 structures confirmed destroyed
– 486 structures confirmed damaged
**Access Inspection Results**
For a visual representation of the inspection results so far, residents can click on the provided links.
**Final Thoughts**
The challenges faced by inspectors in completing these assessments highlight the complex nature of the recovery process. As residents await updates on the status of their homes, the importance of these inspections cannot be understated.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as the recovery efforts continue.