Wildfire Recovery and Disaster Declaration Concerns

Expressed concerns on behalf of families who lost homes in recent fires, urging the county to support a disaster declaration and improve resource coordination.

Shared personal experiences of fleeing the fire without belongings and difficulties accessing aid through 2-1-1.

Criticized the lack of a wildfire update on the agenda and urged commissioners to visit affected families and improve emergency response protocols.

Urged commissioners to take immediate action to assist displaced families who lack insurance and are struggling to survive.