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Jan 11, 2025
On frontlines of firefight, Governor Newsom meets with first responders, announces tax relief for L.A. County
What you need to know: The Governor spent the day in Los Angeles visiting with first responders and touring devastation from the hurricane-force firestorm.
LOS ANGELES – Governor Gavin Newsom today met with first responders who are on the front lines of the battle against the Los Angeles fires. The Governor also was briefed on and toured the Eaton and Palisades fires to see the devastation and progress with containment firsthand.
Today, the Governor also took a series of actions to support response and recovery, including:
The spirit of California is embodied by these heroic first responders. They're putting their lives on the line to protect communities across Los Angeles and Southern California – our state is incredibly grateful for their sacrifice. These are some very difficult days but our common humanity is alive and well – it's what makes us strong as Californians.
Governor Gavin Newsom
The Governor spent his day in several parts of Los Angeles impacted by the fires. Governor Newsom started the day convening state leaders who are coordinating response efforts. Later, he met with firefighters at the Zuma Beach Incident Command Post, pilots and personnel who fly nighttime firefighting missions, and the contingent of firefighters arriving from Mexico to support firefighting efforts.
At the Rose Bowl, the Governor met with firefighters battling the Eaton Fire, including inmate firefighters, as well as support counselors who help firefighters on the ground – made possible by recent state funding. Also at the Rose Bowl, he met with state fire and county officials, as well as U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell.
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Governor Newsom also toured the Eaton and Palisades fires from the air to see the devastation and progress being made to contain them.
State's all-in response
California has mobilized more than 14,000+ personnel including firefighters, guard service members, highway patrol officers and transportation teams to support the ongoing firefight.
In addition, these response efforts include more than 1,700 pieces of firefighting apparatus, including 1,350+ engines, 80+ aircraft, 150+ dozers and 160+ water tenders to aid in putting out the fires.
On Tuesday, Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency and has issued two executive orders to support communities affected by the ongoing fires. On Wednesday, President Biden quickly approved Governor Newsom's request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to support ongoing response efforts. The state also received continued federal assistance to combat the Hurst, Eaton, and Palisades Fires.
Get help today
Californians can go to CA.gov/LAfires – a hub for information and resources from state, local and federal government.
Individuals and business owners who sustained losses from wildfires in Los Angeles County can apply for disaster assistance:
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News What you need to know: In wake of the recent wildfires, the state is offering taxpayers in Los Angeles County a postponement on filing 2024 tax returns and making tax payments that would have been due between January 7 and October 15, 2025. LOS ANGELES – Governor...
Jan 11, 2025
On frontlines of firefight, Governor Newsom meets with first responders, announces tax relief for L.A. County
What you need to know: The Governor spent the day in Los Angeles visiting with first responders and touring devastation from the hurricane-force firestorm.
LOS ANGELES – Governor Gavin Newsom today met with first responders who are on the front lines of the battle against the Los Angeles fires. The Governor also was briefed on and toured the Eaton and Palisades fires to see the devastation and progress with containment firsthand.
Today, the Governor also took a series of actions to support response and recovery, including:
- Doubling the California National Guard deployment to aid in firefighting and public safety resources, with total personnel deployed now up to 1,680 servicemembers
- Providing state disaster tax relief for taxpayers and businesses affected by the recent wildfires
- Continuing to add new resources to the historic Los Angeles firefight ahead of another round of severe fire weather expected
The spirit of California is embodied by these heroic first responders. They're putting their lives on the line to protect communities across Los Angeles and Southern California – our state is incredibly grateful for their sacrifice. These are some very difficult days but our common humanity is alive and well – it's what makes us strong as Californians.
Governor Gavin Newsom
The Governor spent his day in several parts of Los Angeles impacted by the fires. Governor Newsom started the day convening state leaders who are coordinating response efforts. Later, he met with firefighters at the Zuma Beach Incident Command Post, pilots and personnel who fly nighttime firefighting missions, and the contingent of firefighters arriving from Mexico to support firefighting efforts.
At the Rose Bowl, the Governor met with firefighters battling the Eaton Fire, including inmate firefighters, as well as support counselors who help firefighters on the ground – made possible by recent state funding. Also at the Rose Bowl, he met with state fire and county officials, as well as U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell.
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Governor Newsom also toured the Eaton and Palisades fires from the air to see the devastation and progress being made to contain them.
State's all-in response
California has mobilized more than 14,000+ personnel including firefighters, guard service members, highway patrol officers and transportation teams to support the ongoing firefight.
In addition, these response efforts include more than 1,700 pieces of firefighting apparatus, including 1,350+ engines, 80+ aircraft, 150+ dozers and 160+ water tenders to aid in putting out the fires.
On Tuesday, Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency and has issued two executive orders to support communities affected by the ongoing fires. On Wednesday, President Biden quickly approved Governor Newsom's request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to support ongoing response efforts. The state also received continued federal assistance to combat the Hurst, Eaton, and Palisades Fires.
Get help today
Californians can go to CA.gov/LAfires – a hub for information and resources from state, local and federal government.
Individuals and business owners who sustained losses from wildfires in Los Angeles County can apply for disaster assistance:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
- By calling 800-621-3362
- By using the FEMA smart phone application
- Assistance is available in over 40 languages
- If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
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California provides tax relief for those affected by Los Angeles wildfires (https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/01/11/california-provides-tax-relief-for-those-affected-by-los-angeles-wildfires/)
Jan 11, 2025
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