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Recovering from wildfire devastation can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Evo Homes is here to support our Southern California community with free consultations to guide you through the rebuilding process—or simply answer your questions. What You Need to Know: Streamlined Permitting Process: Thanks to Executive Order N-4-25, rebuilding your home is now faster and simpler. This order reduces permitting delays and prioritizes assistance for affected homeowners. Fire-Resistant Construction: Rebuilding with materials like light-gauge steel, fire-rated roofing, and fiber cement siding protects your home for the future. Fair Pricing: Price gouging during emergencies is illegal in California. You have the right to fair costs as you rebuild. Book a Free Call: Whether you’re ready to rebuild or just need guidance, Evo Homes is your trusted partner. Let’s navigate the rebuilding process together with transparency, care, and expertise. Share this post to help others in your community who may need support or resources. Together, we can rebuild stronger and safer. #FireResistantDesign #RebuildingTogether #HomeConstructionSupport #DisasterRecovery #EatonFire #EatonFireRecovery

Is anyone low income and need mitigation work around their property? Check out ReCoverCA Owner-Occupied Wildfire Mitigation Retrofit Program (OOM) California homeowners can now apply for up to $50,000 in grant funding to make their properties more fire-resistant. This program is designed to help you create defensible space and harden your home against wildfires. Who is Eligible? You must be a homeowner living in one of the following counties: Butte, Fresno, Los Angeles, Napa, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Siskiyou, Solano, or Sonoma. You don't need to have been impacted by a 2020 disaster to qualify. Earn under 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) - check your income level HERE.  What Does the Grant Cover? ReCoverCA grant funds can be used for a variety of wildfire mitigation activities, including: Creating defensible space around your home Hardening your home's exterior with fire-resistant materials Improving access for emergency vehicles Upgrading your water supply for fire suppression https://lnkd.in/g2rZDnt9

𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: 𝗟𝗢𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗦 Historic wildfires in Los Angeles have left a profound mark on the region, with damages estimated at $250B–$275B and significant impacts on local communities and commercial real estate. From spiking hotel demand to challenges in rebuilding and rising insurance premiums, the aftermath of these fires will shape the metro's economic landscape for years to come. Explore the key takeaways in Marcus & Millichap's latest Special Report available here: https://lnkd.in/gxdQKidW #LosAngelesWildfires #LA #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #MarcusMillichap

As the summer months approach, we are once again reminded of the impending wildfire season in California. With campus closures likely in certain counties, it's more important than ever to focus on long-term solutions that offer safety and resilience. Wildfire seasons grow in risk and size every year, posing significant challenges to our communities. Investing in durable structures that are prepared for emergencies can help save future maintenance down the line when circumstances are more difficult. That's where our DSA-approved steel CUUBE™ buildings come into play. These buildings are specially designed to withstand natural disasters, ensuring that schools and municipalities can continue to operate smoothly and reliably even in the face of natural disasters. #wildfireseason #summer #DSAstructures #naturaldisaster #emergencypreparedness

It's all over the news—California is on fire. Wildfires fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions continue to devastate Southern California, tearing through the state. Thousands of homes, commercial buildings, and vehicles have been damaged or destroyed. Palisades Fire: Sparked Tuesday morning in Pacific Palisades, east of Malibu. It has scorched 19,978 acres as of Thursday evening and is 6% contained. Eaton Fire: Ignited Tuesday night in national forest lands north of downtown Los Angeles. It has consumed 13,690 acres and is 0% contained, with up to 5,000 structures at risk. Hurst Fire: Began Tuesday night in Sylmar and grew to 771 acres by Thursday night, with 37% containment. Lidia Fire: Started Wednesday afternoon near Acton and reached 394 acres by Thursday night, with 75% containment. Kenneth Fire: Broke out Thursday evening in Woodland Hills, covering 960 acres. While it is 0% contained, forward progress has been halted. Sunset Fire: Sparked in Hollywood Hills near Runyon Canyon Wednesday evening. This 60-acre fire was 100% contained by Thursday afternoon. : If you haven’t already, join our Compass Adjusters Network Facebook group! It's a great space for Compass adjusters to share experiences, connect, and network. 👉 Join here: https://lnkd.in/gjy3BUvv #CaliforniaWildfires #CompassAdjustersNetwork

There's a great article today in the Los Angeles Times about the #LAFires: https://lnkd.in/eN9WGqH4 It's becoming increasingly clear that these fires were, unfortunately, inevitable. While wooden houses may offer better earthquake resistance, that doesn't mean they're fireproof. One big question moving forward is whether insurance companies will continue to cover wood-frame homes after the #LAFires. I understand why wood is popular—it's affordable, and homeowners can add extensions or make improvements with relatively little expertise or specialized tools. Personally, I love wood—my own tiny house is made of it. But I do believe that Los Angeles City Planning should consider incorporating a street of stone houses as fire barriers every quarter mile. It's time for new housing regulations in LA to address these growing concerns. My thoughts are with the victims of the #LAFires

California's persistent building of homes in fire-prone areas, known as the wildland-urban interface, highlights the conflict between the state’s severe housing shortage and a #ClimateChange fueled escalating wildfire crisis. Between 1990 and 2020, nearly 45% of new homes were constructed in this high-risk zone, despite it comprising less than 7% of the state's land, leading to a significant increase in property damage from wildfires. Despite the inherent risks, rebuilding in the same locations after devastating fires is common, with nearly 60% of destroyed structures replaced within six years, often without significant fire-resistant improvements. Link to an excellent article on CalMatters: https://lnkd.in/gR6Qch9q

Five weeks of response and progress in the books. This week the Town hosted a lovely memorial service in Town Square. Recreation & Parks threw a major Halloween party at Town Square. We secured a disaster administration firm help us through what promises to be a lengthy rebuilding process. Much to everyone's relief, debris removal is underway. Initial damage estimates to town property are being developed. Flooded building are drying out. USACE is designing mobile offices spaces, which we are very excited about. Volunteer inspectors have arrived to help us through the substantial damage assessment of floodplain properties. Building permits are rolling in. End of month reports in the Planning & Development department reflect an increase of 115% all which can be attributed to storm damage (because of course we are capturing the data!). I even had time to get into some policy analysis, which is one of my favorite things. A little normalcy goes a long way, and we're happy to see a little more each day. #localgov #localgovernment #nc #wnc #naturaldisaster #publicservice

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Talked to a friend yesterday who swept toxic ash out of his Pasadena house after the evacuation order was lifted. He was one of the lucky ones. Regardless of your opinions on the proximate cause of the fire, it's undeniable that climatic conditions contributed to costliest fire in US history. Damage is expected to be $200B. 12k homes gone. And LA already has a housing shortage of 337k homes. 450k by 2029. This highlights the conundrum we'll face over and over again. On the one hand, there is a need to rebuild. But to do it in consideration of sustainable rebuilding is immensely costly, requires skill, and is therefore slow and expensive. On the other hand, outside factors like the housing shortage will tend to favor faster, cheaper rebuilding. People need homes now. I expect we'll continue to see this cycle play out again and again. In the meanwhile, we're not doing nearly enough to prevent the worst disasters imaginable. Let's get to work.