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We can help you with food, expenses, shelter, and more.
Get help in person
Disaster Recovery Centers are open in Altadena, Pasadena, and UCLA Research Park West.
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Start your recovery
Learn when you can return home and how to start recovering.
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Businesses affected by the fires can get tax relief and extensions.
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State updates
Governor Newsom provides ongoing support to help business owners and workers recover from LA firestorms
January 29, 2025
TODAY: Governor Newsom, Magic Johnson, and Casey Wasserman to announce details of ‘LA Rises’ initiative
January 28, 2025
Governor Newsom announces LA Rises, a private-sector initiative led by Mark Walter, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Casey Wasserman, to support swift and unified rebuilding of Los Angeles
January 28, 2025
Governor Newsom cuts red tape, further suspends Coastal Commission rules to help LA firestorm survivors rebuild
January 27, 2025
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Governor Newsom suspended permit and review requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Coastal Act. This allows victims of the recent fires to restore their homes and businesses faster.
The Governor signed legislation providing $2.5 billion in immediate disaster relief to support response and recovery efforts.
Major Disaster Declaration
On January 8, California got a Major Disaster Declaration for the California wildfires. This lets federal agencies give aid and resources for recovery in the affected areas.
Through this declaration from President Biden, California gets assistance for:
- individuals,
- the public, and
- small businesses.