Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.), whose district has been damaged by the Eaton Fire, criticized FEMA for reportedly rejecting disaster assistance claims because of a lack of insurance information.
Here is a list of some of the relief available for homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes affected by the wildfires.
A FEMA disaster relief program is offering wildfire victims one-time payments of $770 for essentials, but it’s not the only federal aid available.
Federal officials will wrap up their offices in Roswell as at least one employee heads to California to respond to ongoing fires. In a press release, FEMA said it would continue working with the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is undergoing streamlining in Congress to make its disaster relief more effective.
Trump made similar false claims about FEMA being out of money in the wake of Hurricane Helene in the fall.
The FEMA disaster centers — one in Pasadena and ... but President-elect Donald Trump will take over next week and has denigrated California’s leaders for their handling of the crisis.
If you’re impacted by the California wildfires, the FEMA checks can help cover the cost of essential items like water, formula, gas and meds.
Five hundred active duty marines are prepared to deploy as strong gusts of wind are expected to spread the wildfires further in the next 48 hours.
The funding will provide federal reimbursements for up to 75% of “eligible firefighting costs" incurred as California seeks to shore up its firefighting force and put out the wildfire.
President-elect Donald Trump will likely travel to California next week to view the aftermath of the devastating wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area, he told NBC News' "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker in a phone interview Saturday.