SBA Expands Support for Los Angeles Communities Impacted by Wildfires OFFICE OF DISASTER RECOVERY & RESILIENCE WASHINGTON – Los Angeles communities continue the long recovery from devastating wildfires and straight-line winds, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) remains on the ground to assist survivors who have already applied for federal disaster assistance and need additional help navigating the process.…
ICYMI: Supervisor Barger Joins CORE and Partners to Break Ground on New Center for Long-Term Eaton Fire Recovery Photos from event available here; b-roll is available here Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger joined CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), Representative Judy Chu, Anthem, the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), and community partners this past Saturday to…
L.A. County Board of Supervisors Approves Expanded Soil Testing, Supports Lead Remediation Partnerships The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a motion co-authored by Chair Kathryn Barger and Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath to expand soil testing for lead contamination and support remediation efforts in communities affected by the Eaton and Palisades Fires. The motion also calls on California Insurance…
Connect at Five with LA Fire Justice to Learn About Recovery, Rebuilding and Justice after the Eaton Canyon Fire Please click here for a PDF of information on the Connect at Fire meeting with LA Fire Justice
Barger Paves the Way for New Altadena Recovery District to Rebuild Community Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has successfully led the creation of the Altadena Wildfire Recovery Infrastructure Financing District, marking a major step forward in rebuilding the community after the devastating Eaton Fire earlier this year. Spearheading this effort from the…
Barger Thanks FEMA for Support, Urges Eaton Fire Survivors to Visit Before Services End Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today, following FEMA’s announcement that their services will conclude in Altadena: “As FEMA and Cal OES prepare to wrap up in-person services on October 17th, I want to thank them…
Barger Champions Continued Support for Eaton Fire Survivors with Ordinance Extension Extension continues to support Altadena community’s recovery and rebuilding efforts through August 2026 Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance that extends the Eaton Fire Disaster Interim Ordinance through August 22, 2026. The extension continues critical provisions that streamline rebuilding and recovery for…
LA County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Adopts McChrystal Report Recommendations to Strengthen Emergency Response In a decisive move to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a comprehensive motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Lindsey P. Horvath to implement key recommendations from the McChrystal Group’s independent After-Action Report on the January…
Join LA Fire Justice for an Eaton Canyon Town Hall on August 20 Please click here for a PDF of information on the LA Fire Justice Town Hall on August 20
Join LA Fire Justice for Business Chats Every Thursday at Pinocchio’s Pizza Please click here for a PDF of information on the LA Fire Justice Business Chats