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Protect Your FEMA Assistance Eligibility and Apply Now
(Please scroll below for Spanish translation // Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción en Español.) LOS ANGELES – If your home or personal property was damaged by the Los Angeles County wildfires or straight-line winds between Jan. 7 – Jan. 31, 2025, you may be...
LA fires cleanup on-track as fastest major cleanup in American history continues with new milestones
10 days left to apply for assistance and no-cost debris removal for Los Angeles fire survivors LOS ANGELES – The cleanup following the Los Angeles fires is on track to be the fastest in American history as 475 crews roar ahead, working around the clock, to swiftly and...
Los Angeles County — Those Affected in Any Way by the 2025 Fires and High Winds Can Apply for FEMA and SBA Assistance
If you experienced any impact from the Los Angeles County wildfires or high winds between January 7 and January 31, 2025, you may be eligible for assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). With the March 31, 2025, application deadline...
Myths vs. Facts: FEMA Disaster Assistance
During disasters, myths about FEMA can spread, which ultimately can discourage survivors from accessing the assistance they may need. The best way to correct misinformation is to get the truth out about FEMA’s role in disaster assistance. Below, we address myths to...
FEMA assistance funds only for approved disaster-related expenses
LOS ANGELES – Remember to use your FEMA assistance funds only for approved disaster-related expenses. FEMA’s notification letter will specify the appropriate uses for your disaster assistance. Spending the funds for something other than their intended purpose may...