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These efforts were coordinated by EPA and FEMA, aiming to reduce secondary environmental hazards post-fire.
Funding and Infrastructure
Analysts have pointed out that the $17.6 million reduction in LAFD’s budget prior to the fires weakened emergency preparedness. This underlines the need for sustained funding for fire prevention and response programs.
Additionally, the failure of high-elevation water systems, including fire hydrant valves, highlighted the importance of maintaining water infrastructure for firefighting in vulnerable areas.
Emergency Coordination and Policy Improvements
Key strategies that improved disaster response included:
Establishing Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) within 24 hours, which reduced response time by 40%
Accelerated permitting policies that reduced post-disaster rebuilding timeframes from 120 days to 45 days Continue reading…
