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Los Angeles County is gathering feedback from Eaton and Palisades fire survivors via an online survey, focusing on emergency alerts, evacuations, shelters, debris cleanup, rebuilding, and donations. The anonymous survey, open until April 24th, is part of an after-action review by the McChrystal Group, following their first report highlighting emergency alert system and evacuation flaws. The fires claimed thirty-one lives, predominantly in Altadena, a historically Black neighborhood, with residents reporting no warnings and delayed fire truck responses. A state civil rights investigation by Attorney General Rob Bonta is ongoing to check for discrimination. Survivors express concerns about incomplete debris removal by the Army Corps of Engineers, hindering rebuilding efforts. County officials aim for robust participation in shaping the upcoming second report, despite survivors worries about the county-commissioned review fully capturing their experiences.

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