“Human activities, principally through emissions of greenhouse gases, have unequivocally caused global warming.”1 As temperatures continue to rise, so too will the intensity and frequency of wildfires, particularly in the Western United States. California, often a leader in environmental regulation and emissions reductions, has the opportunity to become a leader in disaster response in the wake of climate change. The State’s response to the Palisades and Eaton Fires and policy of “cutting red tape” to build back as quickly as possible, however, demonstrate that it is not yet setting the standard for disaster response to climate change induced extreme weather events. Building upon Professor Mark Nevitt’s new framework “inform, retreat, suspend,” this Paper proposes a reform to California’s wildfire response that is better suited to protect its residents in the wake of climate change.