Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) proposed $2.5 billion in funding for response and rebuilding efforts for Los Angeles.

“California is organizing a Marshall Plan to help Los Angeles rebuild faster and stronger — including billions in new and accelerated state funding so we can move faster to deliver for the thousands who’ve lost their homes and livelihoods in these firestorms. To the people of Los Angeles: We have your back,” Newsom said in a statement.

The move was backed by the leaders of the state House and Senate.

“California is moving heaven and earth to ensure an expedited and successful recovery and rebuild for all Angelenos,” Democratic state Senate President Pro Tempore Mike McGuire said in a statement. “This early funding is a down payment that will kickstart the clean-up of neighborhoods and start the process of rebuilding lives. And, we’ll do all of this while investing in legal protections for some of our most vulnerable Californians.”

Of the $2.5 billion, $1 billion would be for immediate response and recovery efforts, eligible for refund by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and $1.5 billion would be earmarked for future preparedness.

The Californian government said that in the current struggle against the deadly wildfires spreading across Los Angeles, 1,900 pieces of firefighting equipment have been deployed. This includes over 1,390 fire engines, more than 80 aircraft, and over 160 water tenders.

California’s local and state response to the fires has been heavily criticized, especially in the initial stages when firefighters found many fire hydrants empty.

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According to Cal Fire, the fires have burned over 40,500 acres, killed at least 23 people, and destroyed over 12,300 structures.

At least nine other states have sent emergency personnel to help fight the fires, as well as Mexico and Canada.