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.

Southern California residents are being proactive about new fire threats while others are in the process of healing and recovering from what has burned down.

KEY TAKEAWAYS Federal student loan borrowers can get some relief from payments if they live in areas where the Southern California wildfires caused up to $275 billion in damages and economic loss.Residents of one of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)- designated areas can request a three-month forbearance from their loan servicer.

“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?!”

Recovery work is underway to help the thousands of Californians and small businesses that have been impacted by wildfires. Here is how small businesses can help.

Southern California air quality monitors issued a dust and ash alert for all of Los Angeles County as strong Santa Ana winds blow through the Eaton and Palisades burn scars. The windblown advisory is expected to be until 6 p.

If you’re impacted by the California wildfires, the FEMA checks can help cover the cost of essential items like water, formula, gas and meds.

To all those in Southern California, please continue to listen to local authorities and don't wait, evacuate if asked." FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said on CNN: "What we need to work on now ...

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern California.

Californians affected by the wildfires in the Los Angeles area can begin applying for federal assistance, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Saturday. "Thanks

Southern California is seeing one of its driest starts ... County firestorms looking to rebuild their lives arrived at the FEMA disaster recovery center in Pasadena. Jan. 14, 2025 The low-pressure ...

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed more than two dozen people. Weaker winds enabled firefighters to make inroads containing the Palisades and Eaton fires.