"Addressing State and Local Failures to Rebuild Los Angeles After Wildfire Disasters"

President Trump signed this order after finding that state and local government failed to contain wildfires in Los Angeles which led to more damage to homes and businesses. Forest management, water distribution, and evacuation warnings were done improperly, increasing the severity of the wildfire. American families are struggling in the aftermath due to the inability to work, displacement from homes, and delayed approval for reconstruction.

This order requires that federally funded reconstruction of businesses and homes in the areas impacted by the wildfire must be done as quickly as possible, without being a public safety issue. It also limits obstructive permitting requirements that make it more difficult for families and business owners to rebuild.

Link to full text: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/01/addressing-state-and-local-failures-to-rebuild-los-angeles-after-wildfire-disasters/

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