A new review examines recovery and repopulation efforts following the Palisades and Eaton fires. The review found that formal systems and plans were not in place to support these efforts after the fires in January 2025. Despite this, effective real-time responses were made, including a joint-information center and recovery task force.

The review was conducted by the McChrystal Group, an independent consultant approved by the county's board of supervisors in March 2025. The 180-page after-action report focused on the three months following the fires.

Further details on the review's findings are available, including the full 180-page report. The report highlights the need for standing plans and codified authorities to support recovery and repopulation efforts.