President Biden announced the federal government will cover 100% of wildfire disaster response costs in Southern California for the next six months, increasing support for the ongoing crisis.
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that the federal government will pay for 100% of the disaster response costs from the wildfires devastating neighborhoods across the Los Angeles area for the next six months. Speaking from the White House, Biden also said he plans to ask Congress for additional funding to support long-term recovery efforts.The federal assistance will cover expenses such as debris removal, temporary shelters, and first responders' salaries.
"California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed gratitude for the federal response, tweeting, "Thank you, @POTUS, for having California’s back during this unprecedented crisis. Together, we’ll rebuild and recover."The 100% federal coverage increases from the 75% originally allocated and surpasses Newsom’s request for 90%. It marks a critical step in addressing what is expected to be one of the most expensive disasters in California’s history.
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