One year after the Palisades and Altadena fires, rebuilding remains stalled as insurers and banks withdraw from fire zones using “climate risk” to justify cancellations and financing blocks. Displaced households move into insurable cities like Compton, driving prices, rents, and redevelopment beyond local incomes. Over the next five years, this regulatory-insurance squeeze will reshape Compton’s housing market.

We demand immediate action, clearer communication, and a comprehensive plan to expedite rebuilding efforts.

Dear Survivors of the Recent Fires, The Chamber of Commerce  and the Compton Business Community  extend our heartfelt condolences and...