The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the deadline for survivors of the Los Angeles County fires to register for federal aid to Monday, March 31. The deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Insurance has also been extended.
Homeowners and renters who have incurred damage or losses from the Los Angeles County wildfires can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and Small Business Administration assistance. The program provides financial help and other assistance to eligible individuals and households to meet basic needs and supplement wildfire recovery efforts.
FEMA assistance for individuals affected by the wildfire can cover rental assistance, temporary housing, home repairs, personal property losses and disaster-related needs not covered by insurance. FEMA grants do not have to be repaid. FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid or other federal benefits.
The previous deadline for registration for disaster aid was March 10. Gov. Gavin Newsom and California’s bipartisan congressional delegation requested an extension to allow more survivors to sign up for assistance.
Survivors who have insurance are encouraged to file a claim for disaster-caused damage with their insurance company before they apply for FEMA assistance. Survivors do not need to wait for an insurance settlement to apply. FEMA may provide financial assistance to eligible survivors who are uninsured and underinsured.
To apply for federal disaster assistance, call the FEMA Helpline at (800)621-3362, or visit disasterassistance.gov.
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