Wildfire victims can get one-time $770 FEMA payment plus other aid | Fact check
Biden mentioned a FEMA program through which fire victims can receive a one-time $770 payment, but there are other forms of federal aid available.
Map shows rising wildfire threat across the U.S.: See if you're affected
A combination of hotter and drier weather and more people living in places that naturally burn are making things complicated.
In hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, Trump suggests that FEMA should be overhauled or shut down
On a visit to a North Carolina neighborhood destroyed by Hurricane Helene, President Trump was highly critical of FEMA, suggesting it should be shut down. Trump arrived late Friday in Los Angeles to visit an area destroyed by a wildfire.
California wildfire victims can claim a one-time $770 FEMA payment: How to apply
President Joe Biden approved a one-time $770 payment for people impacted by the California wildfires through a FEMA assistance program.
Trump tours California wildfire damage, future of FEMA is uncertain
President-elect Donald Trump said he is considering shifting more disaster management responsibilities to states.
Fact Check: Posts misstate FEMA budget capability for California wildfire response
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.
Trump demands California voter ID law for wildfire relief and threatens FEMA upon arrival in North Carolina
Trump says he’ll have Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley working on hurricane relief matters instead of using the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Trump tours LA wildfire devastation as he threatens to drop disaster agency
Donald Trump suggested he may “get rid of” the Fema emergency response agency on Friday, as he visited the disaster-ravaged states of California and North Carolina.
California Wildfire Updates: Fires Near Full Containment—As Officials Warn Of Flooding, Mudslides
Three active fires in Los Angeles neared full containment Sunday, as the region receives much-needed rain that has produced flood and mudslide warnings lasting through Monday. Saturday, 4:00 p.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 87% containment, the Eaton Fire at 95% containment and the Hughes Fire at 92% containment.
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Here’s What Trump Can — and Can’t — Do to Disrupt Los Angeles Wildfire Aid
Experts say it would be hard for Trump to revoke FEMA funding, but Congress could slow down California’s recovery.
Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ while visiting North Carolina
President Donald Trump said he was considering "getting rid of FEMA” as he visited hurricane-battered North Carolina on Friday.
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GoFundMe donations could affect FEMA help for wildfire victims in L.A.
Thousands of wildfire victims have turned to GoFundMe and other crowdfunding sites to raise money to support themselves or loved ones impacted by the fires. However, those donations could limit monetary assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).