Resources for Californians Impacted by Los Angeles Fires
What is individual assistance?
Individual Assistance
consists of multiple federal programs to help disaster survivors start
to recover. These programs include, but are not limited to:
- Advanced Financial Assistance
- Housing
- Rental Assistance
- Funds for Repair / Replacement of Damaged Homes
- Disaster Legal Services
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance
- Other Needs Assistance
Major Disaster Declaration
On January 8, California received a
Major Disaster Declaration
for the California wildfires. The declaration from President Biden allows
federal agencies to provide aid, funding, and resources to support recovery
efforts in the affected areas.
Through this major disaster declaration, California is receiving individual
assistance, public assistance, and Small Business Administration assistance.