Based out of Zuma Beach and the Santa Anita Racetrack respectively, 392 CCC Corpsmembers raced against the wet weather to prevent hazardous ash and debris from contaminating local waterways.
In the span of three weeks, they made a profound impact:
Palisades Fire
- 7,090 parcels assessed
- 261,250 feet of compost sock installed
- 14,750 feet of straw wattles installed
- 7,800 feet of silt fencing installed
Eaton Fire
- 6,745 parcels assessed
- 355,450 feet of compost sock installed
- 8,075 feet of straw wattles installed
The scale and urgency of this mission was unprecedented, requiring all hands-on deck. Through the Cal OES Watershed & Debris Flow Taskforce, the CCC joined forces with the Department of Water Resources, Caltrans, Department of Conservation, and CAL FIRE. In addition to Corpsmembers, more than 50 staff also answered the call for help.
All 24 centers, including headquarters, played an active role in this response. For many, this emergency dispatch tested their resilience and strengthened their commitment to serve others. At the end of the assignment, staff and Corpsmembers alike felt proud to help survivors rest a bit easier, knowing their watershed was protected.
