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Faster, Smarter Disaster Relief: How LA County Used AI & Geospatial Mapping to Deliver $20M in Aid

Speakers

host
Speaker
Jennifer Banyan
Government Partnerships Director, AidKit
Guest
Speaker
Jessica Ku Kim
Chief Deputy, LA County Department of Economic Opportunity
Guest
Speaker
Breanna Christopher
Senior Program Manager, AidKit
September 26, 2025

Summary

When wildfires struck Southern California in January 2025, Los Angeles County partnered with AidKit to launch two relief programs in just two weeks, delivering $2,000 grants to workers and up to $25,000 to businesses. Using geospatial mapping, AI-assisted identity verification, and an integrated disaster-recovery platform, the County increased available funds tenfold. This session will share strategies for leveraging technology and cross-agency collaboration to streamline and accelerate disaster response while maintaining equitable access.

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