Urgent.. The American President announces California "Disaster area"
US President Joe Biden declared the state of California a “disaster area,” following the fires burning throughout Los Angeles, killing at least 24 people, destroying more than 12,000 buildings and burning more than 60 square miles.< /p>
Biden declaring California a disaster-stricken state means allowing more aid to the state to respond to disasters, according to agencies.
This allows for an increase in the level of federal funding for emergency work carried out in the state as a result of For ongoing wildfires and winds starting on January 7, 2025, and still continuing.
The White House said that President Joe Biden decided to increase federal funds allocated for debris removal and emergency protection measures, including direct federal assistance, to 100%. , of the total eligible costs for the period of 180 days from the state’s selection or 270 days from the beginning of the event period.
Last Wednesday, Biden declared a “major disaster” In the fire zone in California, he ordered the provision of federal assistance to support those affected by the fires, before amending it today to include the entire state.
This decision makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the entire state of California.
The assistance includes grants for temporary housing and home renovations, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires are still burning in Southern California, While meteorologists issued warnings of a “particularly dangerous situation” Due to winds from 4 a.m. local time, Tuesday, until noon Wednesday.
Meteorologists confirmed that “the winds may be strong enough to cause “explosive fire growth.”
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