Tag: disaster_recovery
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LA Leaders Urge Congress for Disaster Recovery Funds After Fire Omissions
Mayor Bass and Supervisor Barger back a bipartisan Senate push for long-term disaster recovery funds. They urge Congress to act, citing the omission of critical support for communities impacted by the devastating Palisades and Eaton Fires in recent emergency funding…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyDisasters Karen BassKathryn BargerDisaster RecoveryPalisades FireEaton FireCongressional FundingLos AngelesLA Mayors Office
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LA Leaders Urge Congress for Continued Wildfire Recovery Funding
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Supervisor Kathryn Barger are pushing Congress for federal funds to aid long-term recovery from the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, seeking investment for infrastructure, housing, and economic revitalization.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesDisasters Karen BassKathryn BargerPalisades wildfireEaton wildfireFederal fundingDisaster recoveryLos Angeles CountyLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Updates Boyle Heights on Fire Recovery and Expanded Resources
Mayor Karen Bass announced new resources for Boyle Heights residents affected by the Lineage warehouse fire, including health clinics, housing, financial aid, and cleanup updates, as recovery efforts continue.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborEnvironmentMedical ScienceSocial Issues Boyle HeightsLineage warehouse fireLos AngelesMayor Karen BassCommunity ResourcesDisaster RecoveryHealth ServicesLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Extends Mobile Health Clinic Hours and Boosts Recovery Resources for Boyle Heights
Mayor Bass and Supervisor Solis announced extended mobile health clinics and comprehensive recovery resources for Boyle Heights residents, including health screenings, air purifiers, financial aid, and employment services, available this weekend and next week.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborEconomyMedical ScienceEducation Boyle HeightsMobile Health ClinicCommunity ServicesKaren BassLos AngelesDisaster RecoveryLA Mayors Office
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Fairfax County Offers Free Emergency Preparedness Webinar Tonight
Fairfax County's DEMS offers a free webinar tonight, July 1, at 7 p.m., covering severe storms, emergency alerts, and disaster recovery. No registration is needed for this monthly preparedness event.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherMediaState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherEducationLaw Enforcement Fairfax CountyEmergency ManagementWebinarSevere StormsEmergency AlertsDisaster RecoveryEmergency PreparednessFairfax County Emergency Information
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Boyle Heights Fire Recovery Advances with Massive Food Debris Removal and Community Support
Los Angeles officials detail the removal of 85 million pounds of rotting food from the Boyle Heights warehouse fire site, alongside extensive air and water testing, pest control, and comprehensive community resources for affected residents.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEnvironmentEducationSocial Issues Boyle HeightsLineage warehouse fireFood debris removalEnvironmental monitoringCommunity resourcesLos AngelesDisaster RecoveryLA Mayors Office
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Fairfax County Establishes Recovery Page for Burke Microburst Victims
Fairfax County has created a dedicated recovery webpage for residents affected by the June 22 microburst in Lake Royal and Burke. The National Weather Service confirmed the powerful downburst, which caused extensive damage and 90 mph winds.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherSocial Issues Fairfax CountyBurkeLake RoyalMicroburstSevere WeatherDisaster RecoveryNational Weather ServiceFairfax County Emergency Information
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Arkansas Governor Authorizes Additional $50,000 for Storm Recovery
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has authorized an additional $50,000 from the state's disaster fund to support recovery efforts in Arkansas following severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that occurred in March 2025.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherLegal Sarah Huckabee SandersArkansasSevere StormsTornadoesDisaster RecoveryFundingEmergency ManagementArkansas Governor
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Governor Newsom Pushes Federal Action on LA Fire Recovery and Tijuana River Pollution
Governor Gavin Newsom met with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in D.C. to advocate for federal aid for Los Angeles fire recovery and increased funding and cooperation to address the ongoing environmental crisis in the federally managed Tijuana River.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentDisastersSocial Issues Gavin NewsomLee ZeldinCaliforniaTijuana RiverLos Angeles FirestormsDisaster RecoveryEnvironmental PollutionCalifornia Governors Office