County supervisors vote to launch disaster recovery authority
County supervisors vote to launch disaster recovery authority
Source: The Signal
Date: 05/21/2026 2:39pm
Article Summary:
**L.A. County Supervisors Unanimously Establish Disaster Recovery Rebuild Authority for 2025 Fire Recovery**
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved the creation of a Disaster Recovery Rebuild Authority to coordinate long-term recovery efforts following the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires of January 2025. The new body, housed within the Department of Public Works, will focus on speeding up infrastructure rebuilding, streamlining permitting and funding, and supporting displaced residents, particularly in hard-hit communities like Altadena. County officials say the authority will begin immediately with a dedicated team to develop a comprehensive recovery plan and address billions of dollars in restoration needs.
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Date: 05/21/2026 2:39pm
Article Summary:
**L.A. County Supervisors Unanimously Establish Disaster Recovery Rebuild Authority for 2025 Fire Recovery**
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved the creation of a Disaster Recovery Rebuild Authority to coordinate long-term recovery efforts following the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires of January 2025. The new body, housed within the Department of Public Works, will focus on speeding up infrastructure rebuilding, streamlining permitting and funding, and supporting displaced residents, particularly in hard-hit communities like Altadena. County officials say the authority will begin immediately with a dedicated team to develop a comprehensive recovery plan and address billions of dollars in restoration needs.
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