Governor Brown and California’s Congressional Delegation have
asked the Federal Government for $7.4 billion in funding to help
with the relief and recovery efforts from the October fires this
year. The money could be used for federal cleanup, recovery and
assistance programs and also to support housing,
transportation, agriculture, environmental protection, local
health services, long-term recovery planning, reconstruction and
local small businesses.
The Governor has also expedited over $44 million in state aid
funds. This state money could be used for cleanup, hazardous
waste removal and assistance for Californians impacted by the
fires who are not eligible for federal aid.
