How California fire victims can apply for FEMA $770 payment and federal aid
People affected by the California wildfires are eligible for a one-time $770 payment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency program. The big picture: The wildfires across Los Angeles could be the costliest natural disaster in U.
$770 Payments Are Just One Form of Federal Aid to L.A. Fire Victims
President Joe Biden said victims of the California fires are eligible for a $770 payment for necessities like food and fuel. Social media posts misleadingly suggested the payment would be the only federal aid for those affected by the fires.
Fire victims find help with federal aid at LA County libraries
For two days starting Sunday, Jan. 12, the Federal Emergency Management Agency opened centers in eight L.A. County libraries to help victims of the fires apply for government aid, housing help and other resources.
What federal aid is available to Los Angeles wildfire evacuees? FEMA breaks it down.
Los Angeles wildfire victims and evacuees can receive federal aid for expenses like rental costs and medical bills through the disaster relief efforts under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Some fire victims being erroneously denied FEMA aid: CA Rep. Chu
Calif., says the best thing to do when seeking federal assistance is to call FEMA or go to their disaster recovery center at Pasadena City College
FEMA opening disaster recovery centers in Los Angeles area
FEMA is continuing to aid residents affected by the devastating wildfires by opening two disaster recovery centers in the L.A. area. The disaster recovery centers open Tuesday for anyone who experienced damage to their primary home,
FEMA opening disaster relief centers in Los Angeles, Pasadena
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is opening two disaster recovery centers in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Jan. 14 following the Eaton and Palisades fires. The centers are being created to assist those who lost their home or personal property or have emergency needs caused by the wildfire disasters.
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Getting aid for fire damage calls for patience, federal official says
It starts with contacting your insurance company and after that “the process itself is long,” FEMA administrator says.
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