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Wildfire Recovery: Individual Assistance vs. Public Assistance
Following the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, California secured a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, which made federal aid available to help individuals and communities rebuild. Provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Individual Assistance...

Update Your FEMA Application as You Return to Your Property
LOS ANGELES – As survivors return to their property, it is important survivors continue to update their FEMA application as they learn about the status of their property. If you initially indicated to FEMA that your home was inaccessible or that the damage was...

Governor Newsom extends protections for LA firestorm survivors
What you need to know: Governor Newsom today is issuing an executive order extending protections to help ensure that Los Angeles firestorm survivors can access rental housing. LOS ANGELES — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order to maintain protections...

With rain incoming, California takes action to protect fire-impacted communities in Los Angeles County
What you need to know: Governor Newsom has directed his Office of Emergency Services to coordinate with key partners during this next round of winter weather to strategically preposition critical resources to protect the public. SACRAMENTO — As another round of winter...

Apply for FEMA Rental Assistance
FEMA may provide financial assistance for alternate temporary housing if you are displaced from your primary residence due to the Los Angeles County wildfires. FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) provides short-term hotel/motel lodging for eligible disaster...