California Bill Would Create Disaster Bridge Loan Program for Wildfire Survivors

~ Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing

A bill recently introduced in California, “Affordable Disaster Housing Revolving Development and Acquisition Program-AB 1945,” seeks to shorten the amount of time it takes for survivors of wildfire disasters to access long-term recovery assistance. California is dealing with the aftermath of a series of damaging fire seasons. The wildfires of 2017 and 2018 destroyed 28,000 homes across Northern California, and the 2018 Camp Fire – the deadliest fire in California history – devastated the entire town of Paradise, destroying nearly 14,000 homes and killing 85 people. California experienced its first “gigafire” in 2020, with more than 1 million acres burned, while 2021 saw the largest single-source wildfire in California history.

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Published by Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing

The vision of OCAH: That all Oklahomans have the opportunity to live in safe, healthy and affordable homes. Our Mission: To lead the movement to ensure that all residents of the state of Oklahoma flourish in safe, affordable homes and to help communities develop safe and affordable housing options for all of their residents. We reach our mission through advocacy, education and practical training to foster the production and maintenance of affordable housing throughout the state.

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