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Victims of the LA fires have a little longer to apply for FEMA funding
A message of hope hangs from the gates of a home in Altadena.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the deadline for homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the Southern California wildfires earlier this year to apply for federal funds earmarked for disaster relief. The new deadline is Monday, March 31.
Who can benefit: Funds from FEMA can be used toward home repairs and costs incurred during the emergency for childcare and transport.
How to apply:
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For individuals:
- The fastest way is online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
- Through the FEMA App.
- Calling the FEMA helpline at (800) 621-3362 from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Interpreters are available.
- Visiting a Disaster Recovery Center:
- Altadena: 540 W. Woodbury Road, Altadena
- UCLA Research Park West: 10850 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
For businesses, seeking Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loan:
- The fastest way is online at sba.gov/disaster.
- Calling the hotline at (800) 659-2955.
- Emailing DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.
- Or visiting a Business Recovery Center:
- West Hollywood: 8272 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood
- Open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Pasadena: 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Room B4, Pasadena
- Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Los Angeles: 10850 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
- Open every day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Santa Monica 2525 Main St., Suite #103, Santa Monica
- Open Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Altadena: 540 W. Woodbury Rd., Altadena
- Open everyday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- West Hollywood: 8272 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood
Go deeper ... What LA wildfire victims need to know about applying for FEMA assistance
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