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Los Angeles Fire Survivors Face Displacement and Financial Hardship as Federal Disaster Aid Remains Uncertain
The state says 28% of survivors have exhausted displacement coverage as federal officials delay long-term recovery money.
- Nearly two years after the Eaton and Palisades fires, many Los Angeles County survivors remain displaced and face financial hardship.
- A Department of Angels survey found that 28% of survivors had used all their displacement coverage, while renters’ assistance ended on October 9.
- California requested $16 billion in federal disaster aid, but the timing and availability of the funding remain uncertain.
- Representatives Judy Chu and Norma Torres said a Democratic House victory in November could help unlock federal disaster aid.
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For LA fire survivors awaiting federal disaster aid, the midterms could be key
Long-term disaster recovery for the Los Angeles fires depends on federal funding. FEMA has indicated less support for states, but California lawmakers think Democratic wins in November could change things.
·Sacramento, United States
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