US agency declares California wildfires a public health emergency
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Friday declared a public health emergency for California to address the health impacts of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County. The wildfires have devastated Los Angeles neighborhoods on the east and west sides of the sprawling metropolis and have so far killed 10 people and destroyed nearly 10,
Public health emergency declared amid LA’s devastating wildfires
The US health department on Friday declared a public health emergency for California in response to devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area that have so far killed 10 people and destroyed more than 10,000 structures.
These mental health resources are available for Southern California wildfire victims
If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health crisis, especially in the wake of the multiple wildfires across Southern California, here are some resources you can utilize.  The Los
Got insurance? Tips for homeowners affected by Southern California wildfires
Officials and consumer advocates offer advice for Southern California residents with insurance questions in the aftermath of wildfires.
LA fires could break California's insurance market
Wednesday's firestorm in a wealthy area of Los Angeles could be the final straw that breaks California's insurance market. The state's insurance market has been teetering on the edge of insolvency for years thanks to catastrophic wildfires that have driven many insurers to stop writing new policies and drop existing ones.
HHS declares public health emergency for California wildfires
The public health emergency was put in place retroactive to Tuesday, enabling these measures under federal law.
Doctors, nurses press ahead as wildfires strain L.A.’s healthcare
A primary care clinic burned, medical offices closed and hospitals struggled with possible evacuations. The wildfires that ...
Los Angeles fires live updates: 10 killed, 10,000 structures destroyed as Palisades, Eaton and other wildfires continue to burn in California
The deadly wildfires roaring through Los Angeles County entered a fourth day on Friday. At least 10 people have been killed, ...
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Policy report on improving care for disadvantaged youth in LA stresses collaboration
The report includes four policy briefs on the top issues affecting kids in the area, including resiliency, vaccinations, the ...
How to help those affected by fires raging across Los Angeles County
Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, ...
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Nursing home residents dodging embers, smoke amid LA County wildfire evacuations
Nursing homes in Los Angeles County abruptly evacuated residents Tuesday night as wildfire flames and hurricane-like winds ...
Resources for Musicians and Industry Workers Impacted by the L.A. Fires
A number of organizations and coalitions are offering financial and mental health aid to industry workers across the music ...
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Los Angeles County announces $2 billion Medical Debt Relief Program
Los Angeles County announced its $2 billion Medical Debt Relief Program aimed at helping low-income residents settle past-due bills. "The launch of this program is a critical step forward in ...
US agency declares California wildfires as public health emergency
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Friday declared a public health emergency for California to address ...