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.

  • Aphelion
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    1 month ago

    No, fire insurance is a required part of home owners insurance in California, at least for now, but I’m sure the cost of this fire will have insurers squirming to get out of that.

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      1 month ago

      It’s required if you’re financing a house. If you own it outright you can choose for yourself your level of non/protection

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        1 month ago

        If you own it outright…

        What that implies if insurers start dropping fire coverage, is that only home owners looking to move can afford to buy a house, and it screws anyone who has mortgage.