Newsom signs order for expedited fire debris cleanup

Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to accelerate work to remove debris from areas devastated by firesreinforce defenses against possible floods and stabilize slopes before the arrival of expected rains in Los Angeles. The instruction of the governor of California is mainly due to the great concern about the danger of landslides, mudslides, flash floods and debris flows on land that was scorched by the massive Palisades and Eaton fires. “While work continues to combat the fires in Los Angeles County, the state is already working to prepare for damage that can occur when winter storms hit burned areascausing landslides and flooding,” said Newsom. Keep reading: Los Angeles approves economic aid plan for workers affected by fires “This order helps maintain our emergency response focused on protecting communitiesnot in permits and paperwork,” added the governor. Specialists of National Weather Service (NWS) They announced a high probability of rain that could occur this Saturday night in the southern California region. According to Cal Fire data, The Eaton Fire destroyed 9,418 structures and caused damage to another 1,071 buildings.while the Palisades Fire wiped out 6,528 structures and damaged 882 more. Both fires are still not 100% contained by firefighters. Keep reading: Fire victims in Los Angeles return home to find a desolate panorama Debris caused by the Eaton Fire in Altadena.Credit: Chris Pizzello | AP Governor Newsom’s executive order will suspend certain environmental standards and approval procedures for 90 days, until the end of the normal rainy season. In addition, work in streams and rivers must comply specific conditions to protect stormwaterways. “The executive order allows us quickly combat the threat of flooding and debris flows and do everything necessary to protect life, property and our natural environment,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath. Keep reading: Evacuation orders issued for wildfire in San Diego Since January 7, the first day the fires broke out, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to accelerate state resources in responding to the emergency. A few days later, Newsom issued an executive order to expedite the reconstruction of destroyed homes and businesses due to the fires in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Keep reading:· Second day of strong winds in Southern California· Fake firefighters arrested in Los Angeles fire zone· Firefighters put out two new fires that broke out this Monday in Los Angeles

Progress in containment of wildfires in Southern California as winds weaken

Fires in the Los Angeles area have left at least 27 people deadhave destroyed more than 12,000 structures and left more than 60 square miles to ashes. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue this Saturday. The winds have been weakening, giving fire officials a much-deserved respite and easing some of the threats, so far. Nevertheless, The National Weather Service indicated that dangerous conditions are expected for next week. Additionally, officials noted that tens of thousands of people in Los Angeles County remain under evacuation orders. Curfews remained in effect for the areas affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. For his part, heLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that civic leader Steve Soboroffformer police commissioner and advisor to the late former mayor Richard Riordan, to lead city’s rebuilding efforts after Palisades Fire as recovery director. The announcement comes a day after state lawmakers announced new proposals aimed at accelerating rebuilding and recovery efforts in Los Angeles County as thousands of people continue to be evacuated. “Steve Soboroff’s name is associated with hope,” Bass said. “It will recommend a comprehensive strategy for the city to rebuild and to accelerate the process. Accelerate is a very important word here. “We want to accelerate the return of residents, businesses, schools, non-profit organizations and parks”. He noted that no one is better prepared to create a reconstruction plan. “He knows our communities. He knows how to activate City Hall. “He has been at City Hall.” The expert said that he has a 10-point plan that will begin on his first day of servicereported CBS News. “It’s about the victims… It’s about restoring the community, because without community people are lost,” he said. To citizens criticizing the city’s actions in response to the fires, Soboroff explained the following: “If people want to get on the bus with us, let them get on. If you want to spend your time throwing embers now and next Tuesday when it’s windy doing that kind of thing, you better not get on our bus“. The mayor said she plans to sign several executive orders next week to speed up the recovery effort. “We are going to do everything we can to clear the way so that people can return home,” he said. Gavin Newsom issues order prohibiting tenant evictions The governor of California, Gavin Newsom issued an executive order preventing landlords from evicting tenants for housing survivors of the Los Angeles fires. “At a time when so many people have been suddenly displaced, we need more housing and shelter than ever,” Newsom said in a statement. “Opening your place of residence to help house those in need is not only encouraged and generous, it deserves protection.“. Although the order prohibits landlords from evicting tenants for housing one or more people displaced by the wildfires, it does not restrict them from enforcing other conditions of the lease. The governor’s office described the executive order as a temporary solution, set to expire on March 8. “These are extraordinary times,” Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement. “If you provide shelter to someone who has been affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, you should not be evicted. “To allow that to happen would be totally wrong.” California announced a series of legislative proposals aimed at helping Los Angeles County recover from the wildfires. The vast majority of the projects are aimed at protecting homeowners and renters affected by the flares that devastated an area of ​​more than 60 square miles in the last week. Keep reading:

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