ICYMI: Administrator Zeldin on Record-Breaking Response: How EPA Tackled California's Wildfire Crisis | US EPA

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

56% : "For the thousands of Californians who lost everything, EPA's work represents more than environmental protection -- it marks the crucial first step toward rebuilding their lives.
55% : Through Executive Action, partnership with the U.S. military and Department of Homeland Security, all levels of government working effectively together, and community engagement, EPA developed and executed a response plan that prioritized speed without compromising safety.
54% : "As part of President Trump's effort to make water accessible to impacted communities, EPA convened a working group to coordinate with utilities and other stakeholders to ensure swift water system restoration, which was critical for community recovery.
49% : "The success of this operation demonstrates what becomes possible when barriers to effective government action are removed.
38% : WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the agency completed its Phase 1 hazardous materials mission related to the catastrophic Los Angeles County wildfires in under 30 days, as directed by President Donald J. Trump in an Executive Order.
22% : "When President Trump issued his Executive Order on January 24, 2025, directing the EPA to complete its hazardous materials mission with such an ambitious timeline, some questioned whether this was even achievable.

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