California Governor Gavin Newsom has formally requested a 12-month extension of FEMA disaster assistance for Los Angeles wildfire survivors to ensure continued housing and financial support through July 2027. - Nearly 29,500 households are still navigating insurance claims as of May 3, 2026.
- About 1,000 households continue to receive federal Continued Temporary Housing Assistance. - Over $732 million in FEMA Public Assistance funding remains stalled, delaying critical rebuilding projects.
- Newsom urges Congress and the White House to approve long-term disaster supplemental funds. The extension aims to help survivors transition from temporary housing to permanent homes amid ongoing challenges like insurance delays and housing shortages.