Measures cancelled on 27 September
On the night of Sunday 27 September 2026, Governor Diane Carrow cancelled every measure announced by the Office of the Governor on 26 September. None of those measures has any effect.
| Measure announced on 26 September | Status from 27 September |
|---|---|
| Suspension of all State disaster assistance, emergency grants, temporary housing support and recovery funding | Lifted
Disaster assistance is no longer suspended. |
| A confirmed count of 14 deaths, with other deaths reclassified as pre-existing, lifestyle-related or firearm-related | Withdrawn
The State accepts the Los Santos Fire Department's count of at least 700 dead. Every one of those people died in this earthquake. |
| Claims for assistance to be made in person, on Form SA-1109, at the Department of Public Records in Pillbox Hill | Withdrawn
Nobody has to apply in person. The Earthquake Support Payment is paid automatically. Earthquake Support Payment |
| Property left unattended for more than 72 hours presumed abandoned under the Emergency Land Stewardship Act | Revoked
Any transfer already started is void. Every property remains the property of its owner. Your property after the earthquake |
| Recovery partner arrangements with Maze Bank (Resilience Recovery Loans), Merryweather Security Consulting (security and authority to use proportionate force) and Dynasty 8 Real Estate (the Vinewood Renewal Initiative) | Terminated
There will be no loans on the State's behalf, Merryweather's contract and authority have ended, and Dynasty 8 has no role in the future of Los Santos. |
| A curfew in Paleto Bay from 22:00 to 06:00 | Lifted
There is no curfew. Help in Paleto Bay |
| A permit for any gathering of more than six evacuees | Lifted
No permit is needed. |
| Motels told to check each guest's ability to pay | Withdrawn
Motels are no longer asked to make these checks. |
| The Los Santos Resilience Commemorative Coin, sold by the State Gift Shop | Withdrawn, refunds in full
The coin is withdrawn from sale. Everybody who bought one will be refunded in full. |
| Investigations and referrals into the conduct of officers and first responders, including the referral of Sheriff's Captain James Kellow to the San Andreas Ethics Commission, and the safety review of a senior fire officer who returned to duty after being shot | Closed and cleared
Every State investigation or referral is closed and cleared. The State will take no action against any officer, deputy, firefighter or medic for what they did to protect people. |
Harlan J. Mercer, who issued the statement of 26 September, was dismissed as Chief of Staff with immediate effect.
Statements
- Governor Carrow cancels the measures of 26 September and announces the Earthquake Support Payment (27 September 2026)
- Statement on the Los Santos Seismic Event of Regional Interest and the State’s Recovery Posture (26 September 2026, rescinded)
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