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LA County Releases Second After-Action Review Covering Recovery and Repopulation Operations Following 2025 Wildfires

Los Angeles County today released an independent After-Action Review examining the County’s recovery and repopulation efforts during and following the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades wildfires. The review covers the period from January 7, 2025 to March 31, 2025, and focuses on short-term recovery and repopulation operations.

The review identifies 26 findings and 25 actionable recommendations aimed at strengthening County systems, plans, and readiness for future disasters. The full report is available to view and download at lacounty.gov/aar.

The comprehensive review, which was conducted by the McChrystal Group, is grouped into six critical focus areas: Communications; Volunteer and Donations Management; Recovery; Repopulation; Shelter, Housing, and People at Higher Risk; and Public Health and Access and Functional Needs.

This Recovery and Repopulation After-Action Review does not address topics covered in other reviews, including fire cause and ignition, fire behavior, and immediate suppression operations.

• To view a full copy of the report, please click HERE.
• To view the executive summary, please click HERE.
• To view findings and recommendations, please click HERE.
• For a list of frequently asked questions related to the review, please click HERE.

This report, including its findings and recommendations, is scheduled to be discussed by the Board of Supervisors at their next meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 9:30 AM. The meeting can be streamed at bos.lacounty.gov.