FEMA Assistance Available for California Wildfire Survivors: Who Qualifies?
WPBN: Due to the fact that devastating wildfires continue to threaten Southern California, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its federal partners are doing all it takes to support the response that is being directed by the state.
Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deanne Criswell was already present at the scene to examine the damage, speak with survivors, and meet with municipal leaders.
To reinforce the efforts being made to recover from the disaster, President Joe Biden gave his approval to a Major Disaster Declaration on Wednesday.
The damage assessments are still ongoing, and once they are finished, it is possible that additional counties and further sources of help will be selected.
Disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is designed to satisfy the fundamental requirements of your household, including urgent needs to further your recovery and expenses that are either uninsured or underinsured.
First, you are need to submit a claim to your insurance company in order to be eligible for FEMA disaster aid if you have insurance and are requesting for assistance.
FEMA is prohibited by law from providing duplicate compensation for damages that are covered by insurance. If your insurance won’t cover all of the losses, you might be eligible for aid from the federal government.
For wildfires in California, who is eligible to receive assistance from FEMA?
Residents of Los Angeles County who have suffered losses as a result of the fires may be eligible for financial help if they meet certain criteria.
An application for help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the first step that residents can take to get their recovery off to a good start after making a claim with their insurance provider.
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Applying can be done in one of three ways:
- DisasterAssistance.gov is the website to visit. The application process can be completed online, which is the simplest, quickest, and most convenient method, provided that you have access to the internet and that your electronic devices are powered.
- The mobile application for FEMA
- The helpline for FEMA can be reached at 1-800-621-3362. Please call between the hours of four in the morning and ten o’clock at night, Pacific Standard Time. There is assistance accessible in the majority of languages.
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