Los Angeles County aims to recover and rebuild after historic wildfires
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January 16, 2025

Los Angeles County aims to recover and rebuild after historic wildfires

The two largest fires, Palisades and Eaton, have burned more than 37,800 acres, combined, and are still unleashing destruction across the county.

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Carter’s big speech had an assist from a NACo president

When Jimmy Carter wrote one of the enduring speeches from his presidency, he sought input from NACo President Charlotte Williams.

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County leaders look at adapting to ever-changing disaster risks

State associations of counties and their staff can serve a vital role in providing support, experience to counties facing disasters.

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Legislative Updates

New FEMA funding offers opportunities to enhance climate resilience

FEMA announced $1.35 billion in funding through its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and Flood Mitigation Assistance programs.

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NACo releases new SALT deduction resource

NACo released profiles of the State and Local Tax deduction, illustrating the percentage of tax returns in a county with itemized deductions in 2021. The $10,000 SALT cap is set to expire Dec. 31, 2025.

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FEMA launches third round of Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund

The Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund program provides access to low-interest loans that empower counties to strengthen infrastructure, enhance hazard mitigation efforts and improve long-term resilience planning.

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The Latest from NACo

Counties for Housing Solutions applications are open

NACo has opened applications for Counties for Housing Solutions (C4HS). C4HS offers free, implementation-focused technical assistance to help counties develop underused, county-owned land as affordable housing. All counties with populations greater than 200,000 are invited to apply by 11:59 p.m. EST Friday, Feb. 28.  


Interested counties can attend a C4HS information session 3–4 p.m. EST Thursday, Jan. 23 by registering here. You can view the application here. 

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JANUARY 29 | 1:00 P.M. EST

One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Help Employees Protect Their Retirement Income When it Matters Most
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FEBRUARY 5 | 2:00 P.M. EST

Chart Your Course: Learning Resources for the County Workforce
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MARCH 1–4 | Washington, D.C.

2025 NACo Legislative Conference
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MARCH 27–29 | LaFourche Parish, La.

Gulf States Counties and Parishes Caucus Symposium
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