L.A. wildfire survivors struggling with FEMA applications could benefit from disaster case managers
Nearly three weeks after the Eaton Fire destroyed their Altadena home, Pete and Angela Mitchell need answers on what to do next. They registered for FEMA assistance, but got a letter of non-approval.
California Wildfire Relief at Risk After Trump Funding Freeze
Trump demands California voter ID law for wildfire relief and threatens FEMA upon arrival in North Carolina
Trump tours California wildfire damage, future of FEMA is uncertain
President-elect Donald Trump said he is considering shifting more disaster management responsibilities to states.
Wildfire victims can get one-time $770 FEMA payment plus other aid | Fact check
Biden mentioned a FEMA program through which fire victims can receive a one-time $770 payment, but there are other forms of federal aid available.
Trump Threatens To Get Rid of FEMA During Visit to North Carolina—and Says He'll 'Permanently Fix' Wildfire-Stricken Los Angeles
Donald Trump, who has been a vocal critic of the Biden administration’s response to Hurricane Helene, which struck North Carolina in September 2024, said that he would like to see states assume more responsibility in the aftermath of natural disasters, rather than the federal government.
Fact Check: Posts misstate FEMA budget capability for California wildfire response
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has billions of dollars in disaster funds, which are used to reimburse states for eligible recovery efforts after major disasters, contrary to posts online saying FEMA has “no money” to respond to the wildfires in southern California.
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Wildfire victims can now sign up for Army-organized debris removal
Owners of property destroyed in any of the region’s devastating wildfires can now opt-in to government debris removal programs as Phase 2 of the clearance program is now open to the public. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will lead the comprehensive debris removal operation,
INTERVIEW: Congressman Vince Fong breaks down Trump's wildfire relief plan
Republican Congressman Vince Fong from Bakersfield, California met with President Donald Trump when he visited the wildfire victims. He sat with him on a round
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LA wildfire victims could get $770 from FEMA within 24 hours of applying. Here's how
FEMA opened two disaster recovery centers to help Los Angeles wildfire victims get help for immediate and long-term needs. Here's what you need to know.
Claim that FEMA is giving California wildfire survivors just $770 is false
A FEMA disaster relief program is offering wildfire victims one-time payments of $770 for essentials, but it’s not the only federal aid available.
Will Southern California Wildfire Victims Receive Only $770 From FEMA?
“JUST IN: Biden just announced California fire victims are being given $770,” tweeted Nick Sortor, a self-described “independent journalist.” “Barely a FEW NIGHTS in a hotel out here in LA. Why are Americans given pennies while foreigners are given blank checks?!”
Here's all the executive orders Trump signed during his first week
President Donald Trump signed a record number of executive orders during his first week back at the White House.
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US Army Corps of Engineers Approved to Clear Debris
Right of Entry” forms giving the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to clear debris of wildfire-destroyed homes became available for affected property owners Tuesday, as Gov. Gavin Newsom said authorities are expediting the debris clearance process to get the rebuilding process moving.