News and Media: Disaster 4856

Los Angeles County wildfires survivors who registered for FEMA assistance will receive a letter from FEMA. If the letter says you are “not approved” for assistance, it does not mean you have been denied assistance. It may simply mean that FEMA cannot approve your application with the information submitted so far.

Two FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open tomorrow in Los Angeles County to assist Californians who experienced damage to their primary home, personal property loss or have disaster-caused emergency needs related to the wildfires. At the center, people can get help applying for federal assistance, speak to representatives from state and federal agencies, receive updates on their FEMA application for assistance and learn about the appeals process.

While fire suppression activities are still ongoing in parts of Southern California, affected individuals and families are taking steps toward recovery.

FEMA disaster assistance is intended to meet the basic needs of your household for uninsured or underinsured necessary expenses. FEMA assistance is never provided in the form of a voucher or cash, grants are provided as direct deposit or paper check.

As wildfire response efforts continue, Californians should listen to instructions from state and local officials and take steps to stay safe like immediately evacuating if told to do so, paying attention to local alerts and using a face covering when outdoors.