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.
“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?!”
Trump said FEMA "is going to be a whole big discussion" in an interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity on Wednesday.
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"And FEMA is going to be a whole big discussion very shortly, because I'd rather see the states take care of their own problems."
Santa Ana winds continue to blow through Los Angeles area Thursday, enabling wildfires and challenging firefighting efforts.
If you live in an area affected by the California wildfires, you may qualify for temporary relief from federal student loan payments.
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
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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.