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This study was supported by the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the American Cancer Society.
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➡️Strong support for fire-safe rebuilding: 70% of Angelenos said homeowners in high-risk areas should be required to use fire-resistant materials when rebuilding.
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➡️ Delayed return: At time of survey, nearly a quarter of housing-insecure residents who were displaced had not yet returned home — compared to about 15% of those with stable housing.
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➡️ Health impacts: 58% of residents with unstable housing reported respiratory issues during and after the fires, 14 points higher than their housing-secure peers.
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Key findings:
➡️ Displacement and damage: Roughly 1 in 3 Angelenos facing housing instability before the wildfires experienced fire-related damage, displacement or utility shutoffs — compared to 1 in 4 with stable housing.