Purdue / California Department of Insurance Environmental-Testing Guidance
A Purdue presentation prepared for the California Department of Insurance Smoke Claims and Remediation Task Force documents major inconsistencies in testing and remediation after the Eaton and Palisades fires. It emphasizes that testing only for visible ash, soot or char does not determine whether hazards such as lead or asbestos are present, and that incomplete sampling locations or inconsistent comparison standards can miss contamination.Action: Review the Purdue / CDI Presentation | Building Environmental Testing Guide | REBUILD Survey Report.————————————————————————————
Rebuild Financing and Mortgage Support
● CalAssist Mortgage Fund — up to 12 months of mortgage payments, capped at $100,000, paid directly to the servicer. Expanded eligibility now allows some homeowners who own additional property to qualify for assistance on the fire-damaged primary residence. 800-501-0019 | CalAssist● USDA Eaton Fire Home Repair Grants — USDA Rural Development has an Eaton-specific repair pathway for qualifying very-low- and low-income owner-occupied households with eligible Eaton Fire damage. Grants may provide up to $32,420, subject to program rules, duplication-of-benefits restrictions and fund availability. USDA Eaton Fire grant fact sheet | sm.rd.ca.SFHDirect@usda.gov● Samaritan's Purse Rebuild Assistance — accepts eligible Eaton Fire households for rebuilding assistance, prioritizing qualifying un