2020
2020
Page last updated: 06/25/2021
On October 16, 2020, a Major Disaster Declaration was issued for the state of California, making federal funding available to individuals and business owners affected.
People in the following Counties are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance:
A toll-free legal aid hotline is now available for those in California impacted by the September wildfires. Survivors facing legal issues may call (888) 382-3406 to learn of the available civil legal resources in their area.
Click here for the full press release.
FEMA Application Deadline
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Appeal your FEMA decision letter
Within 60 days of the date on the determination letter.
Applications for FEMA Assistance can be submitted by:
Phone: Contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY users can call 1-800-462-7585.
Online: Fill out the application at DisasterAssistance.gov
In-Person: You can also fill out the application at a FEMA Disaster Resource Center (DRC).
Mobile Registration Intake Center: MRICs move around regularly. They will be in an area for a short period of time to help survivors who need registration help. Visit FEMA’s California Wildfires page to find more information about the Mobile Registration Intake Center locations and hours.
Disaster Recovery Center: To find a Disaster Recovery Center near you, use the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s DRC locator or text “DRC” and your zip code to 43362 (4FEMA) to locate a Disaster Recovery Center in your area.
Please check your local news and local officials for the latest safety and shelter resources.
Access information on Safety and Shelter assistance through the resources below.
A legal hotline is now available for survivors of the fires in Northern and Southern California in the following counties: Fresno, Los Angeles, Madera, Mendocino, Napa, San Bernardino, San Diego, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sonoma (additional counties may be added). Disaster survivors facing legal issues related to the fires may call the hotline at (888) 382-3406. Callers may also leave a message. English and Spanish speaking attorneys will be available.
You can find the full press release here.