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Two years after the L.A. fires, survivors are still waiting for over $15 billion in federal recovery funds — a delay longer than any previous disaster relief record. Gridlock and shutdowns are blamed, while the state slowly releases just $2.5 billion, leaving victims facing $200K–$500K shortfalls even with insurance. As temporary housing fades, communities band together with local teams and creative financing to rebuild — but without urgent government action, many wonder if they can afford to start over. Lawmakers call the funding delays political, urging swift action as the governor pushes for $10B in community grants — yet appropriations haven’t even begun, proving politics shouldn’t dictate survival.

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