LACI President and CEO Matt Petersen to Chair Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire Safe Recovery

Launched by LA County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, in partnership with UCLA, the Commission will develop a comprehensive set of recommendations to serve as a roadmap to ensure Los Angeles County’s recovery efforts are designed to withstand the realities of a changing climate.

“From championing the green rebuilding of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, Superstorm Sandy, and the San Bruno gas pipeline explosion, to advancing a mitigation and resilience plan at the LA Mayor’s Office in response to the Aliso Canyon gas leak, I know firsthand how important it is to help devastated communities get the resources and tools they need to rebuild better with lower energy costs and safer neighborhoods. In response to one of the worst climate disasters in US history, I look forward to guiding the work of this incredible Commission—supported by UCLA’s research—who represent leadership and expertise across the spectrum so we can help homeowners and communities rebuild resiliently while making our region a model for climate resiliency.”

-Matt Petersen, LACI President and CEO