Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: One Week Left to Apply for Federal Assistance
One Week Left to Apply for Federal Assistance
LOS ANGELES – Only a week remains for homeowners, renters and businesses impacted by the January wildfires in Los Angeles County to apply for federal disaster assistance
Monday, March 10, is the deadline to apply for both FEMA disaster assistance and a U
S
Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan
Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance:Online at DisasterAssistance
gov (fastest option)
On the FEMA App (available at the Apple App Store or Google Play)
On the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362
If you use a relay service, give FEMA your number for that service
Helpline operators speak many languages: press 2 for Spanish or press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language
Lines are open from 4 a
m
to 10 p
m
P
T
seven days a week
Visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC)
To locate a DRC near you, visit the DRC Locator
Disaster Recovery Centers are physically accessible to people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs
They are equipped with assistive technology and other resources to help ensure all applicants can access resources
For an American Sign Language video on how to apply, visit FEMA Accessible: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance
Apply for an SBA Low-Interest Disaster Loan:Online at sba
gov/disaster
By calling SBA’s Customer Service Center hotline at 800-659-2955
People who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability may dial 711 to access relay services
By emailing DisasterCustomerService@sba
gov
At a Business Recovery Center, where you can submit a completed application or SBA representatives can help you apply
To find a BRC near you, go to Appointment
sba
gov
Applications for disaster loans may be submitted online using the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending
sba
gov or other locally announced locations
For the latest information about California’s recovery, visit fema
gov/disaster/4856
Follow FEMA Region 9 @FEMARegion9 on X or follow FEMA online, on X @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol, on FEMA’s Facebook page orEspanol page and at FEMA’s YouTube account
For preparedness information follow the Ready Campaign on X at @Ready
gov, on Instagram @Ready
gov or on the Ready Facebook page
California is committed to supporting residents impacted by the Los Angeles Hurricane-Force Firestorm as they navigate the recovery process
Visit CA
gov/LAFires for up-to-date information on disaster recovery programs, important deadlines, and how to apply for assistance
alberto
pillot
Sat, 03/15/2025 – 16:41