Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger strongly supports Public Works’ recent request to FEMA for the inclusion of debris removal from commercial, residential, and non-residential properties impacted by the Eaton, Hurst, Palisades, and Sunset Fires. Barger issued the following statement today:
“The devastating impact of these wildfires has left over 2,000 small businesses, apartment complexes, condominiums, and mobile home communities struggling to recover.
Debris removal is a critical first step in rebuilding these neighborhoods and ensuring the safety and economic stability of the affected communities. These businesses and housing units form the backbone of our local economy, and their recovery is essential to restoring normalcy for thousands of residents.
I am hopeful that FEMA will recognize the urgent need for this support and grant Public Works’ request. We need all available resources to help clear the way literally and figuratively for our communities to rebuild as quickly as possible.”