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☷US Department of Labor awards more than $2 9M for continued support of clean up recovery after Northern California s 2021 wildfires
U.S. Department of Labor ( By Press Release office)
Mar 27,2024
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The US Department of Labor is giving over $2 . 9 million to help with the clean - up and recovery after the 2021 wildfires in Northern California . This money will go towards services in several counties including Lassen , Nevada , Placer , Plumas , Tehama , and Trinity . The department had previously awarded $2 . 9 million in February 2022 , and this new incremental award brings their total support to over $5 . 9 million . The wildfires caused a lot of damage to forests and the lumber industry , making it difficult for affected communities to rebuild . This funding was made possible through a major disaster declaration by the Federal Emergency Management Agency . The National Dislocated Worker Grants provided by the department will help expand job training and employment services in the affected areas .
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