Insurance insights and FEMA guidance: rebuilding after the California wildfires

Date: Friday, February 07, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pacific time

In these difficult times, Ernst & Young LLP recognizes the deep impact of the recent California wildfires. The journey ahead may seem daunting, but you are not alone. We invite you to join us for a timely webcast offering guidance and resources for individuals and small businesses affected by these events.

The session will feature Maria Salinas, CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, who will share chamber initiatives aimed at supporting our community. We will also hear from Julie Locke, a director at EY who will share her lessons learned from the immediate aftermath of the fires and her family’s efforts to rebuild.

This is an opportunity to come together as a community, share guidance and resources, and support one another on the path to recovery.

Topics will include:
  • Understanding insurance claim processing timelines
  • Reviewing your insurance policy and coverage
  • Avoiding common pitfalls in the claims process
  • Exploring available Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance
  • Navigating the FEMA eligibility and application process
  • Discussing common misconceptions about FEMA assistance
  • Highlighting community resources
Presenter/s
  • Andy Park, EY Los Angeles Office Managing Partner and Pacific South Growth Markets Leader, Ernst & Young LLP
  • Maria Salinas, President and CEO, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Julie Locke, Director, Business Development, Ernst & Young LLP
  • Gregory Eaton, Managing Director, Insurance & Federal Claims Services, Ernst & Young LLP
  • Jeffrey Phillips, Managing Director, Insurance & Federal Claims Services, Ernst & Young LLP