Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger applauds Wells Fargo’s decision to extend mortgage forbearance options for homeowners impacted by the Eaton Fire, following advocacy and coordination efforts involving federal and local leaders focused on supporting wildfire recovery. She issued the following statement today:
“The extension of mortgage forbearance for wildfire survivors is welcome news for families who continue to navigate the long and difficult road to recovery following the Eaton Fire. I commend Wells Fargo for stepping up to provide this added flexibility and thank federal officials, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, for helping facilitate this important outcome.
When I met with President Trump a few months ago, one of the central topics of discussion was ensuring that wildfire survivors receive meaningful relief and support as they rebuild their lives. I appreciate President Trump’s continued attention to the needs of Los Angeles County’s fire-impacted communities and his administration’s efforts to help advance solutions that provide real assistance to residents.
For many homeowners, this mortgage forbearance extension will offer greater stability and financial breathing room during an extraordinarily challenging period. I remain committed to advocating for every available resource and recovery tool that will help our wildfire survivors move forward and rebuild.”