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SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for California
Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in Three Additional Counties SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Sierra, Trinity and Tuolumne counties following...

Wildfire Survivors Receive Remote FEMA Property Inspections
SACRAMENTO – Before FEMA can issue any monetary awards to help wildfire survivors repair or replace damaged homes, the agency requires a home inspection. Until recently, these property inspections were conducted in-person. Due to COVID-19 and the need to protect the...

Applying for FEMA Disaster Assistance
SACRAMENTO – If you lost your home or sustained other losses because of wildfires in Lassen or Tulare counties Aug. 14-Sept. 26, 2020, you may be eligible for assistance from FEMA. This applies to survivors of the Sheep Fire and W-5 Cold Springs Fire in Lassen County...

SBA Stands Ready to Assist California Businesses and Residents Affected by Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to California businesses and residents as a result of President Trump’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Jovita Carranza announced. The declaration covers...

Mobile Registration Intake Center Open in Santa Clara County
SACRAMENTO – FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Center serving SCU Lighting Complex wildfire survivors will open Oct. 17 in Santa Clara County. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 21. It is closed Sunday, Oct. 18. The center is part of the ongoing response and...