LA Wildfires Special Coverage with Jacob Margolis: What to expect when recovering fire losses and rebuilding

LAist Science Reporter Jacob Margolis looks at what Angelenos affected by the LA wildfires can expect as they try to rebuild their lives. In this hour, Margolis turns to experts about what to know about housing options, recouping losses, and making homes and neighborhoods more fire resistant. And he also gets insights from a 2017 Tubbs Fire wildfire survivor about the recovery and healing process after losing everything. Visit to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Guests: David Wagner, LAist Housing Reporter Alex Robertson , lawyer with Robertson & Associates, LLP David Shew , former Cal Fire chief, Napa County Fire Administrator Stephanie Pincetl , Professor at UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and Director of the California Center for Sustainable Communities Melissa Geissinger, a survivor of the 2017 Tubbs Fire in Santa Rosa.

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LA Wildfires Special Coverage with Jacob Margolis: What to expect when recovering fire losses and rebuilding is an episode from The Big One: Your Survival Guide by LAist Studios.

This episode is 43:20 long.

This episode was published on Jan 14, 2025.

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