City report: disaster fund took in $62.2 million, paid out $29.2 million in 2025-26

Most of the year's incoming disaster aid, $39.3 million, came from FEMA for the January 2025 wildfires.

City Council· posted Oct 1Report$62M

The city's disaster assistance fund received $62,158,116 in federal, state and interest income last fiscal year and transferred $29,240,165 to city departments and the General Fund, mainly reimbursing costs already spent on emergencies. The City Administrative Officer asks the City Council to note and file the report.

What happens next

City Council asked to note and file the report

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Los Angeles City Hall

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