We are devastated to see the destruction spreading in our home city of Los Angeles. We know you are most likely focused on the immediate safety of your loved ones, so we want to briefly share some resources that are available to those who have experienced damage to their home or personal property.
Home Disaster Loan
If you live in a declared disaster area and have experienced damage to your home or personal property, you may be eligible for financial assistance from SBA — even if you do not own a business. As a homeowner, renter, or personal property owner, you may apply to SBA for a loan to help you recover from a disaster.
Learn more and apply here or call the SBA’s Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955.
FEMA Disaster Assistance
FEMA is helping people jumpstart their recovery. You may be eligible for FEMA assistance, even if you have insurance. If your primary home was affected by the fires, FEMA may be able to help you cover certain costs – like paying for essential items, finding a place to stay, replacing personal property or making basic repairs to your home. However, FEMA assistance is designed to help you if you do not have insurance or if your insurance policies don’t cover basic needs.
Visit DisasterAssistance.gov (or, in Spanish, at DisasterAssistance.gov/es) to find out which disaster assistance programs may be available in your community.
Click here or watch this short video for additional tips to help Californians recover from the historic wildfires.
Additionally, the government has already added Los Angeles to its disaster assistance page. You can find local information here or call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362.
