Fact Sheets

In an effort to keep FEMA.gov current, please see the content archive for information prior to January 20, 2025.

After applying for assistance, you will get one or more letters explaining the status of your application. Your letter(s) may say ineligible or not approved, or even denied. Don’t be discouraged, FEMA may just need more information.

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FEMA has helped more than 2,700 applicants with more than $7.6 million of rental assistance. Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene who received initial rental assistance from FEMA may be eligible for continued rental assistance.

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Phase 1 of Los Angeles County’s Debris Removal Program is underway. Led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), this program removes common household items burned in the wildfires that may require safe disposal.

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FEMA may provide Transportable Temporary Housing Units for approved occupants for up to 18 months while they seek permanent housing.

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Filling out a FEMA application can be unsettling when you are still experiencing the results of a natural disaster firsthand. It helps to know in advance what information and documents you’ll need to provide to verify your identity, occupancy, and other details related to your disaster-caused losses. Below are helpful details on what data and documents will be needed to apply with FEMA.

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FEMA’s first determination may not be the final decision. Survivors have the right to appeal any FEMA decision or award amount.

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FEMA’s Transportable Temporary Housing Units are designed to be safe and secure short-term housing solutions, but severe weather can still pose a risk for damage. It is important to know how to protect yourself.

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When applying for disaster assistance, it is crucial that applicants be able to track their request and upload documents through FEMA’s online system. To do this, applicants must create an online account.

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To prioritize the health and safety of home inspectors and survivors, FEMA is providing remote home inspections for Los Angeles County residents whose homes were destroyed by the wildfires.

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If your car, van or truck was damaged — inside or out — because of the Oct. 19-20 severe storms and flooding and you live, work or were visiting in Chaves County you may qualify for assistance from FEMA through the Other Needs Assistance (ONA) program.

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