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GoFundMe help could limit FEMA assistance for fire victims
Millions are being raised so far for Califorina wildfire victims. But some of those fundraising efforts could actually end up limiting the money is that is available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
How your GoFundMe could impact your FEMA assistance for LA wildfires
Los Angeles County wildfire victims are turning to GoFundMe to get help quickly. However, the fundraising page may impact what you get from FEMA. Here's what you need to know.
FEMA application denied? What LA fire victims should know
Since the outbreak of the fires last week, many applicants for federal assistance have reported receiving denial letters from FEMA. Although such letters may seem to indicate that a person is ineligible to receive financial help from the federal agency, applicants may still be able to receive relief aid.
Some fire victims being erroneously denied FEMA aid: CA Rep. Chu
Calif., says the best thing to do when seeking federal assistance is to call FEMA or go to their disaster recovery center at Pasadena City College
GoFundMe aid may limit FEMA help, leaving California wildfire victims at crossroads
Crowdfunding for wildfire assistance on a site like GoFundMe can impact how much you’ll potentially receive from FEMA.
FEMA opens 2 recovery centers to help fire victims get grants
Firefighters are working around the clock to contain the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate when the blazes ignited and destroyed more than 12,000 structures. Here are the latest updates.
FEMA helping victims of wildfires
FEMA is helping wildfire victims find temporary housing, clothes, food, and financial assistance. The president-elect said he had an “obligation” to attack one specific late night host. Nadya Suleman,

FEMA to close Roswell Disaster Recovery Center

How to Get FEMA Help
The agency offers different types of financial assistance after disasters. The fastest is a one-time payment of $770.
FEMA extends transitional housing program for North Carolina residents displaced by Hurricane Helene
FEMA is extending its Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program to Jan. 25 for residents of North Carolina who were ...
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GoFundMe or FEMA? How LA Fire Survivors Can Plan Their Benefits Carefully
FEMA has warned that L.A. fire survivors fundraising for specific expenses through platforms like GoFundMe might hit snags.
FEMA administrator says L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfires, but "they have never seen 100-mile-an-hour winds"
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfire, noting that the area is prone ...
California Democrat hits FEMA over assistance claim denials: ‘That’s not right’
Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.), whose district has been damaged by the Eaton Fire, criticized FEMA for reportedly rejecting ...
FEMA again extends hotel vouchers for thousands of WNC residents displaced by Helene
This is the third extension FEMA has granted displaced residents using the agency’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance ...
FEMA Assistance: How To Know If You Qualify for the Critical Needs Application
FEMA has a critical role in disaster relief, such as in Southern California, where devastating wildfires continue to take a ...