News and Media: Disaster 4856

FEMA Assistance is available to disaster survivors experiencing homelessness or residing in non-traditional housing, such as a tent or lean-to type of home before the disaster.

Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams (DSAT) are in Los Angeles County supporting wildfire survivors by registering them for assistance, identifying immediate needs, providing application updates and providing referrals to additional community resources.

If your home was damaged by the Los Angeles County Wildfires but you can live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 in one-time financial assistance to help with cleanup. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters and is in addition to other FEMA grants you may be eligible for.

After you apply with FEMA for disaster assistance, you may wonder what comes next. Sometimes, FEMA may call you for more information or to give you an update. Messages from FEMA will arrive by email, phone, or text.

Everyone is eager to go home, clean up the burn site and start rebuilding. As you return, follow direction of local officials, and don’t rush in when you arrive. If you find your home had damage, be careful. Recovery calls for caution.