Gov. Jerry Brown has requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, citing the devastating fires burning in Northern and Southern California.
At least 24 people have died and more than 6,000 structures have been lost in the Camp and Woolsey fires: lat.ms/2Fq7LNw
At least 24 people have died and more than 6,000 structures have been lost in the Camp and Woolsey fires: lat.ms/2Fq7LNw
From Brown’s request: If granted, a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration would make individuals in the impacted counties eligible for a number of programs and support, including crisis counseling, housing and unemployment assistance and legal services.
The declaration would also help state, tribal and local governments with ongoing emergency response and recovery, including the repair and replacement of disaster-damaged facilities and infrastructure, including roads, bridges and utilities.
The requests come after Trump criticized California’s handling of fire issues and threatened funding. Trump said poor forest management caused the fires, but the Woolsey fire didn’t occur in a forest. Experts say the Camp fire also wasn't a forest fire. lat.ms/2T6QXOm
