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Federal, state and county officials outline how survivors can apply for aid after Palisades fire
Summary
Federal, state and county representatives described available aid — FEMA grants, SBA loans, state supplements — and urged residents to register, document losses and use local disaster recovery centers before the March 10 registration deadline.
Congressional and federal disaster officials on Thursday laid out how people affected by the Palisades fire can apply for federal and state recovery assistance and urged residents to register immediately with FEMA and the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Congressman Sherman told the meeting that FEMA grants and SBA loans are available and summarized common options for homeowners and businesses. "When you register with FEMA ... they send you $770 to deal with immediate needs," he said. Sherman also recited FEMA grant maxima he said survivors might be eligible for: roughly $43,600 toward real property damage and another $43,600 toward uninsured personal property, plus a possible additional $10,000 state grant for eligible applicants. He advised residents to register within 60 days and to check the deadline for tax and insurance relief options.
Why it matters: Residents seeking direct emergency assistance, temporary housing help or long-term rebuilding funds must register with FEMA and consider SBA loans to restore…
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