Number: RS22744
Title: California Wildfires and Federal Assistance
Authors: Ross W. Gorte, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: Wildfires in southern California have destroyed homes and forced thousands to evacuate. The federal government is assisting state and local efforts to control the fires and evacuate those at risk. Federal programs also exist to assist in recovery efforts after the fires are out. Preventing a recurrence of catastrophic wildfires is impossible, but research has shown how to protect homes even while wildfires are burning.
Pages: 3
Date: October 25, 2007