FEMA extends the deadline to apply for the WildFire Relief

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the deadline for victims of the Los Angeles forest to request federal aid on March 31.

Until now, FEMA has distributed more than $ 84.2 million to 30,468 people affected by what civil servants warn could be the most expensive disaster in modern history. FEMA subsidies do not need to be reimbursed and can be used to cover rental assistance, temporary housing, home repairs, property loss and other needs linked to disasters not covered by insurance.

Eaton’s palisades and fires, which started on January 7, destroyed more than 16,000 structures and torn 37,400 acres of Pacific, Malibu, Pasadena and Altadena. Estimates the total economic loss of the fire storm increased to more than $ 250 billion.

The initial deadline for owners, tenants and companies affected by forest fires to request federal funds was on Monday, but Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Congress Delegation asked for an extension to allow more people to register.

“Thank you to FEMA and the Trump administration for giving California’s request to extend the individual aid program while our communities in Los Angeles continue to rebuild and recover,” Newsom said in a statement. “I exhort Angelenos affected by the Eaton and the Palisades (fires) to request federal aid to help get back on foot.”

March 31 was also extended to deadlines for companies to request the help of Small Business Administration and individuals to apply for the Department of Employment Development for unemployment aid in the event of a disaster.

Unemployment aid in the event of a disaster concerns people who do not quality for regular unemployment benefits, such as those who are independent, or who have lost hours or wages due to fires.

People can request federal assistance on Disasterassistance.Gov, using the FEMA smartphone application, via the female assistance line at (800) 621-3362 or in person in one of the recovery centers after los Angeles disaster.

People whose property has been damaged in the Storm of Fire also have until March 31 to opt for the process of removing phase 2 debris managed by the government. The elimination of phase 1 debris, which involved the elimination of hazardous waste, has already been completed with 13,612 plots of land served, according to data from the American environmental protection agency.

The elimination of phase 2 debris implies the release of remaining debris such as damaged vehicles, structures, trees and ashes. The owners can also withdraw from the elimination of phase 2 and independently manage cleaning.

Until now, around 8,200 households have opted for and around 760 have come out, according to data from the County of Los Angeles.