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US President Biden announces Govt will pay for 100% of cost for LA wildfires relief efforts

In response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, President Joe Biden has announced that the federal government will cover 100% of the costs for the initial disaster response for the next six months. This decision will support efforts like debris removal, setting up temporary shelters, and aiding first responders.

During a White House briefing, President Biden explained that he is sending all available federal resources to Southern California, including 400 federal firefighters and 30 firefighting planes. He called the damage from the fires “catastrophic” and urged local officials to spare no expense in dealing with the crisis.

The federal government’s funding for disaster response has increased from 75% to 100% for the next 180 days, surpassing the 90% coverage requested by California’s Governor Gavin Newsom. The wildfires are expected to be among the most costly disasters in California’s history.

As of now, three wildfires continue to rage, forcing over 179,000 people to evacuate their homes. President Biden also called on Congress to provide additional funding for the rebuilding process.

Biden reassured the people affected by the wildfires that the federal government is committed to helping them recover and rebuild. He praised the work of first responders, calling them “heroes.”

Vice President Kamala Harris, whose neighborhood was evacuated, described the devastation as “apocalyptic.” The fires have already caused at least five fatalities, destroyed homes, and harmed wildlife. More than 1,300 structures have burned, with 60,000 more at risk, especially in high-population areas like Palisades and Pasadena.

The federal government is working closely with FEMA to provide immediate supplies to those in need, ensuring that residents not only recover but also rebuild their lives after this catastrophic disaster.

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