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House committee hearing examines FEMA's response to the L.A. wildfires

July 23, 2025

PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — A House hearing titled 'Fixing Emergency Management: Examining Improvements to FEMA's Disaster Response' convened on July 23, 2025, reviewing FEMA's handling of the Los Angeles wildfires alongside Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Combined damages and economic losses from Helene and the L.A. fires were put above $200 billion.

Who’s involved

  • U.S. House of Representatives
  • FEMA

Where to get help

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