Well call this hearing to order. Today we are welcoming the administrator of the federal Emergency Management agency, mr. Brock long. Were here to talk about response to recovery to hurricane irma, maria and harvey and the wild fires. Thank you for being here. I want to thank you and the thousands of dedicated fema personnel who have deployed and who continue to work tirelessly to help communities and families get back on their feet in the wake of in every instance of these devastating events. Congress has passed two emergency sup lementals which have provided an additional 26 billion to ensure femas ability to response to immediate aftermath of disasters. Now is the time to shift focus from response to recovery. And while some of these efforts are already underway, theres still a very long road ahead. Today we look forward to hearing from you on how this third supplemental request, 23. 5 billion will enable communities to start down the long path of longterm recovery. Mr. Long, please
Administrator of the federal Emergency Management agency, thek long, here to discuss Response Recovery to hurricanes maria, as wellnd as the wildfires that spread across california. Congress has passed two emergency supplemental, which have provided an additional 46 billion to ensure femas ability to respond to the aftermath of such disasters. While some of these efforts are already underway, there is still a very long road ahead. We look forward to hearing from you on how this third supplemental request will enable the communities to start down the path, the long path of longterm recovery. , i long, before i get to you want to introduce my ranking member, who is a good friend. Chairman and mr. Good morning, mr. Administrator and welcome to your first appearance before the subcommittee. I wish it were not prompted by the administrator, would prompt the third supplemental funding request in the last few months. But we are nevertheless a good to spend a some time with you to get your per
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Outlines the Disaster Relief funding request. He testified before the House Appropriations subcommittee. We will call this hearing to order. We are welcoming the administrator of the federal Emergency Management agency, mr. Brock long, here to discuss the Response Recovery to hurricanes harvey, irma, and maria, as well as the wildfires that spread across california. Thank you very much for being here and joining us. I want to thank you and the thousands of fema personnel who have deployed and continue to work tirelessly to help communities and families get back on their feet in the wake of devastating events. Congress has passed two y supplementals which have provided an additional 46 billion to ensure femas ability to respond to the aftermath of such disasters. While some of these efforts are already underway, there is still a very long road ahead. Today, we look forward to hearing from you on how this third supplemental request will enable the communities to start down the path, the
Before 5 00 this morning. It has burned about 150 acres near the 405 freeway. Authorities say that it has also destroyed as many as six homes in bel air where homes sell for millions of dollars. Mandatory evacuations are in effect for that area for some perspective this is not far from sunset boulevard and ucla. Despite the strong santa ana winds fire crews were able to use air drops to try to bring it under control. The latest fire is also threatening the worldfamous getty museum. These are days that break your heart but they also show the resilience of our city. Two other wildfires in Los Angeles County together have burned 118,000 acres. Then there is the wildfire burning in Ventura County. Nearly 2000 firefighters are on the fire lines. So far that fire is believed to have destroyed hundreds of homes and has burned 65,000 acres and as of tonight there is still zero containment. Cristina rendon is in Ventura County with more. Reporter good afternoon. It is hard to imagine but here i