LA County Supervisor Horvath Outlines Fire Recovery Plan

Horvath discusses the Blue Ribbon Commission's proposals to rebuild safer and more resilient communities.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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As Los Angeles County communities hit hard by the recent Palisades and Eaton Fires work to rebuild, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is leading efforts to ensure the next disaster is less devastating. Horvath has convened the Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire Safe Recovery, which is developing proposals to update infrastructure, alert systems, and create a Rebuilding Authority to guide the recovery process.

Why it matters

The devastating fires in January highlighted the need for LA County to take bold action to protect vulnerable communities from future disasters. Horvath's commission is working to identify systemic vulnerabilities and implement long-term solutions to build more resilient neighborhoods.

The details

The Blue Ribbon Commission is exploring ways to upgrade the region's water infrastructure, enhance early warning systems, and establish a centralized Rebuilding Authority to provide guidance and resources to homeowners. These efforts aim to make communities like the Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Sunset Mesa less susceptible to the impacts of climate change-fueled wildfires.

  • The Palisades and Eaton Fires occurred on January 7, 2026.
  • Supervisor Horvath convened the Blue Ribbon Commission in the aftermath of the fires.

The players

Lindsey Horvath

Los Angeles County Supervisor representing a district that includes areas impacted by the recent wildfires.

Allison Horldorff Polhill

A Pacific Palisades resident who lost her home in the January 7th fires.

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What they’re saying

“We must rebuild in a way that makes the neighborhoods whole again and also safer, stronger, and less vulnerable.”

— Lindsey Horvath, Los Angeles County Supervisor (latimes.com)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Blue Ribbon Commission is expected to release its full set of recommendations in the coming months to guide the long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts in the affected communities.

The takeaway

Supervisor Horvath's leadership in convening the Blue Ribbon Commission demonstrates LA County's commitment to learning from the recent wildfires and implementing comprehensive solutions to protect vulnerable neighborhoods from future disasters exacerbated by climate change.