In January, communities in Los Angeles were devastated by wildfires, permanently displacing thousands and destroying property and lives. Prior to the fires, thousands of L.A. residents in fire-prone areas were dropped from their insurance, leaving them with no protection or safety net. After losing their homes, their businesses, and their schools, they were left with the harsh reality of picking up the pieces.

In this episode, Craig is joined by Hannah Perls, Senior Staff Attorney with the Harvard Environmental & Energy Law Program (EELP), as they take a look at the aftermath of the L.A. fires. Craig and Hannah discuss disaster preparedness and response, insurance recovery after big disasters like the fires, and next steps for those impacted by the fires.

Listen to our previous episodes about other California wildfires:

2018 Episode with Dan Wade, Tiela Chalmers and Michael Hart

2007 Episode with Mark C. Zebrowski, Katherine L. Parker and Dan Hull

Mentioned in This Episode:

It’s Always Fire Season Now -Harvard Law Today

Neighborhood Legal Services of L.A. County (NLSLA)

Is California Becoming Uninsurable?