The rebuilding process has been hampered by permitting and other obstacles.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler met with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and County Supervisor Kathryn Barger in the Pacific Palisades this week, in an effort to expedite the rebuilding process after California’s largest wildfire occurred one year ago. The federal officials followed up on President Trump’s executive order from last week, which seeks to facilitate home rebuilding for federal borrowers.
“Our conversations with Mayor Bass and Supervisor Barger about accelerating the rebuilding process in Los Angeles were productive. We discussed a variety of ways to clear a path to rebuilding, which includes advancing efficient and expeditious permitting for thousands of residents as one of many top priorities,” Administrator Zeldin stated. “It’s well past time to clear any remaining hurdles that have been adding to an already painful experience. I look forward to working with Mayor Bass and Supervisor Barger to delivering the much-needed relief the citizens of Los Angeles have been calling for.”
“President Trump has surged billions in resources to support the Los Angeles wildfire recovery effort, including $3.2 billion across 12,000 SBA loans to help residents rebuild,” said Administrator Kelly Loeffler. “One year later, thousands of families and small business owners are now suffering from a second disaster, which is the local permitting process that has prevented them from accessing these funds to rebuild their homes and livelihoods. While SBA borrowers can now bypass the massive permitting delays thanks to President Trump’s executive action, we have extended further federal support to help Mayor Bass clear months-long backlogs – and urged her to join this Administration’s effort to expedite rebuilding.”
The Palisades Fire destroyed almost 13,000 homes, and 31 people died in the disaster.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Administrators Zeldin and Loeffler as they seek to accelerate the home rebuilding process for displaced residents.
- For federal, state, and local officials as efforts are made to expedite recovery for the thousands of people whose home were destroyed a year ago.
- For President Trump to receive God’s wisdom as he issues orders and makes policy decisions.
Sources: Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. News and World Report, PJ Media
