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).
What LA wildfire victims need to know about applying for FEMA assistance
The one-time payments will be available through the “Serious Needs Assistance” program. When you apply to FEMA, you are applying for all types of assistance it can provide, including that program. If you are eligible for the $770, the money will be deposited directly into the bank account you put down on the application.
Will Southern California Wildfire Victims Receive Only $770 From FEMA?
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is currently providing wildfire victims with $770 in “Serious Needs Assistance,” a one-time payment sent to aid victims in the immediate aftermath of a declared disaster.
California wildfire victims may receive a one-time $770 payment. Here's how to qualify
People affected by the California wildfires may qualify for immediate federal financial assistance to help pay for necessities.
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