News and Media: Disaster 4558

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Since historic wildfires swept across the State of California in 2020, more than $103 million in federal disaster assistance has been disbursed to help homeowners, renters and businesses recover, with more than 95 percent of those who lost their homes placed in temporary housing.

Here is a snapshot of the Individual Assistance disaster-recovery effort as of Feb. 16, 2021:

Survivors of Major August, September Wildfires Must Demonstrate Ongoing Need

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – If you are a California survivor of the recent wildfires receiving rental assistance for temporary housing through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program, let FEMA know if you have a continuing need.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – FEMA has approved a direct housing program for residents of Butte County who have housing needs caused by the 2020 wildfires. The agency is reviewing the housing circumstances of eligible survivors and is making resources available to address identified needs.

Survivors who registered for FEMA disaster assistance before the Dec. 11, 2020, deadline can continue to work with housing specialists to find the best solutions for their temporary housing needs.

Housing Assistance consists of two major components:

Wildfire Survivors Should Call FEMA Helpline or visit DisasterAssistance.gov by Dec. 11

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Individuals and households with losses due to August/September wildfires in Butte, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma,  Stanislaus, Trinity, Tulare and Yolo counties have just three days remaining to apply for grants from FEMA or low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – All FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Centers that served wildfire survivors and helped them recover from their losses will close by Dec. 9.

However, help remains available for all those affected by the fires.