The president has had harsh words for state and local leaders in California amid the deadly blazes. He recently suggested that federal aid could come with strings.

As city and county leaders begin the recovery process, area tourism and hospitality officials want to send out word that the City of Angels wants and needs the support of visitors.

It will be hard for the president to revoke FEMA funding — but a GOP-led Congress could slow down the region’s recovery.

Hughes Fire in Los Angeles spreads north of Castaic as new evacuations ordered Warning: This live feed may contain distressing images or content. Watch live Aerial view of fire in Castaic, California as the Hughes Fire in spreads north of Los Angeles with new evacuations being ordered across LA County.