LOS ANGELES — The deadline for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been extended until March 31, officials announced Friday.
The deadline was previously Monday.
“Thank you to FEMA and the Trump Administration for granting California’s request to extend the individual assistance program as our communities in Los Angeles continue to rebuild and recover,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement announcing the extension. “I urge Angelenos impacted by the Eaton and Palisades to apply for federal assistance to help get back on their feet.”
FEMA assistance can help wildfire victims pay for rent, temporary housing, home repairs and other needs not covered by insurance. The FEMA grants do not have to be repaid.
People can apply for grants at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362, or by visiting at Disaster Recovery Center.
The deadline was also extended to March 31 for people to apply for disaster unemployment assistance, which benefits workers who are not eligible for regular unemployment benefits and lost their jobs or had their hours cut due to the wildfires. Applications are available through the California Employment Development Department.
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