NewsEnglish • 4 days ago

Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery

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Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery

NewsEnglish • 4 days ago

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs of the initial federal disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires.

Summary

President Biden announced the federal government will cover 100% of costs for initial disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires for 180 days.

The funding includes debris removal, temporary shelters, and first responder salaries.

Biden declared a major disaster, allowing immediate aid access, and directed the Pentagon to assist with firefighting resources.

With 28,000 acres burned, five deaths, and mass evacuations, Biden urged Congress to provide additional aid.

FEMA is coordinating recovery efforts on-site.

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JaggedRobotPubes
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13•3 days ago
Might as well make the last time it ever happens a good one.

Good call, Joe.
- Bahnd Rollard
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  Its so that 47 cant walk it back and hold the state hostage by witholding relief funds… Again.
  - @Maggoty
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    3•3 days ago
    Then California withholds it’s funds to the federal government…

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