LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ — Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday applauded Los Angeles County leadership for releasing a detailed infrastructure plan to rebuild communities impacted by the devastating January fires. On august 4, Los Angeles County unveiled LA County Forward Blueprint for Rebuilding, a comprehensive roadmap focused on unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
This plan represents a critical next step in bringing fire survivors home for good while building a vibrant Los Angeles for the future.
“As we turn the page from recovery to rebuilding, we’re doing it with a clear plan, strong partnerships, and the urgency this moment demands. This report creates a step-by-step guide to accelerate rebuilding and provide support to impacted families,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.
First unveiled by the Governor on the six-month anniversary of the deadly wildfires, the Blueprint fully details a coordinated roadmap to accelerate recovery, create conditions for an equitable reconstruction, and give residents greater clarity, certainty, and support on the path to returning home.
A blueprint for recovery
The progress made on fire recovery to date is due in large part to the unprecedented coordination among city, county, state, and federal partners.
As the debris-removal work comes to an end and communities set their sights on the next phase of recovery, Los Angeles County is embracing its role to lead local rebuilding efforts in unincorporated areas and foster conditions for a successful and equitable reconstruction and recovery in both city and county areas.
The focus now shifts to the ongoing rebuilding process, where the state is actively supporting local officials in:
- Identifying community needs for reconstruction
- Specifying the magnitude and time-sensitivity of community needs, including needs for homeowners, residents, businesses and others
- Defining priorities and what the county can do to move the needle and address identified needs
- Communicating how it’s partnering to make reconstruction fast and affordable
- Outlining an implementation roadmap
This Blueprint will serve the near-term roadmap for the next 120 days, enabling the county to maintain the current pace for rebuilding and not be late to the needs of communities.
To access the full report, https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/lac/1189434_202508BlueprintForRebuildingvSF2.pdf (PDF)
To see what the Blueprint for Rebuilding means for you, see: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/lac/1188899_WhattheBlueprintforRebuildingMeansforYou.pdf (PDF)
To stay up to date on the latest and track progress in wildfire recovery visit: https://www.ca.gov/LAfires/
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News based on release issued by the Calif. Governor’s office. This version first appeared on CaliforniaNewswire.com
