Disaster Assistance and Recovery
Disaster Information for Landlords and Tenants
The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs page provides information for landlords and tenants after a disaster. It offers guidance on rights and responsibilities, including issues related to rent, repairs, eviction, and maintaining safe living conditions during the recovery process.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power - Assistance Programs
Need help paying your bill? This page has information on residential assistance programs like the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Level Pay, EZ-Save, Physician Certified Allowance Discounts, Life-support equipment discounts, senior citizen/disability Lifeline rates, and applying for financial assistance.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power - Assistance Programs
Need help paying your bill? This page has information on residential assistance programs like the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Level Pay, EZ-Save, Physician Certified Allowance Discounts, Life-support equipment discounts, senior citizen/disability Lifeline rates, and applying for financial assistance.
Check If You Can Get Popular Benefits in California
Interactive tool to help connect individuals to information about different state benefits available including disaster relief.
Disaster Landlord and Tenant Laws
The Disaster Legal Services California page provides information on landlord-tenant issues after a disaster. It offers guidance on tenants' rights, including eviction protections, rent concerns, and how to address housing problems caused by disasters.
California Disability Disaster Access & Resource Center Directory
A listing of Disability Disaster Access & Resource Centers (DDARCs) by county.
Department of Justice Reminds the Public to be Aware of Fraud When Disaster Strikes and Report it to the National Center for Disaster Fraud
Department of Justice Reminds the Public to be Aware of Fraud When Disaster Strikes and Report it to the National Center for Disaster Fraud.
Disability Disaster Access & Resource Center Resource Checklist
Use this handy checklist to prepare for the next PSPS or any other emergency.
Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI)
Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI)
Documenting Problems and Requesting Repairs
This page has instructions on how to document housing problems and request repairs as a tenant.
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities.
Employment & Wages Under Federal Law During Natural Disasters & Recovery
Fact sheet regarding worker protections during natural disasters and recovery.
FAQs on Price Gouging During Disasters or Emergencies
Price gouging refers to sellers trying to take unfair advantage of consumers during an emergency or disaster by greatly increasing prices for essential consumer goods and services. This page has more information for those impacted by disasters or emergencies.
Frequently Asked Questions About FEMA Disaster Assistance
Here are answers to frequently asked FEMA questions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Home Insurance Claims
What should my first steps be? What does the Additional Living Expense (ALE) part of my policy cover? Will my insurer cover the cost if I live in a trailer during reconstruction? Who is responsible for clearing the debris from my lot and is that covered under my policy? How can I get a fair claim settlement? What are my legal rights in California? The insurance company will only pay according to its "pricing guidelines"?
Hiring Contractors After Disasters
Rebuilding after a natural disaster. How to check a contractor's license status and history.
How to Appeal FEMA’s Decision
Every applicant who disagrees with FEMA’s decision has the right to appeal. Read the letter carefully because it will explain the reason for a denial and what may be needed to submit with your appeal letter. If you feel the amount or type of assistance you were approved for is incorrect, you may submit an appeal letter and any documents needed to support your claim.
Immigration Relief in Emergencies or Unforeseen Circumstances
Immigration Relief in Emergencies or Unforeseen Circumstances
Medical and Accessibility Support
Medical and accessibility support for those who rely on power for medical, health or safety needs.
National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF)
The National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) is the result of a partnership between the U.S. Department of Justice and law enforcement and regulatory agencies to form a national coordinating agency within the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice to improve and further the detection, prevention, investigation, and prosecution of fraud related to natural and man-made disasters, and to advocate for the victims of such fraud.
NCDF Disaster Complaint Form
Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) Complaint Form.
Power Outage Fact Sheet
There are several types of power outages. This fact sheet explains the differences.
Power Safety Shutoff Backup Battery Options for Consumers
A tipsheet showing various PSPS backup battery options.
Qualifying for FEMA Disaster Assistance: Citizenship and Immigration Status Requirements
FEMA and the state, territory or tribal government may provide direct and financial disaster assistance to U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals and qualified non-citizens. Disaster assistance may include money for temporary rental assistance, home repairs, personal property loss, medical losses, funeral expenses, and other serious disaster-related needs or expenses not covered by insurance or other means. When available, life-sustaining resources such as shelter, food and water, crisis counseling, disaster case management, disaster supplemental nutrition assistance program and disaster legal services are available to disaster survivors regardless of citizenship and immigration status.
Questions and Answers for Undocumented Immigrants Regarding FEMA Assistance
Questions and Answers for Undocumented Immigrants Regarding FEMA Assistance.
Resources to Help Recent Wildfire Victims
Resources to Help Recent Wildfire Victims - Property guides, avoiding scams, evacuation checklists, and More
Undocumented and Seeking Safety During a Natural Disaster
Undocumented and Seeking Safety During a Natural Disaster
FAQs on Price Gouging During Disasters or Emergencies
Price gouging refers to sellers trying to take unfair advantage of consumers during an emergency or disaster by greatly increasing prices for essential consumer goods and services. This page has more information for those impacted by disasters or emergencies.
Getting Your Mortgage Company To Release Insurance Proceeds
Why can't I just deposit and use my insurance checks? Will the mortgage company pay me interest on the insurance proceeds they are holding?
Check If You Can Get Popular Benefits in California
Interactive tool to help connect individuals to information about different state benefits available including disaster relief.
Individualized Assistance Center
Information about receiving assistance as a disaster survivor. Link provided to apply for assistance and a what's next after applying link.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Contact details and information about counseling services offered by helpline. Details about who should contact helpline.
Disaster Recovery Centers
A Disaster Recovery Center is a readily accessible facility or mobile office where survivors may go for information about our programs or other disaster assistance programs, and to ask questions related to your case.
Hiring Professional Help for an Insurance Claim
Information and tips on finding professional help for an insurance claim due to natural disaster.
Housing Counseling Agencies
HUD-Certified Housing counselors throughout the country can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures, and credit issues. Housing counselors throughout the country can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, forbearances, foreclosures, and credit issues. This list will show you several approved agencies in your area. The counseling agencies on this list are approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and they can offer independent advice, often at little or no cost to you. There is also a list of nationwide HUD-approved counseling agencies .
USDA Service Centers - Northern California
Access services provided by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Rural Development agencies.
California Disability Disaster Access & Resource Center Directory
A listing of Disability Disaster Access & Resource Centers (DDARCs) by county.
Check If You Can Get Popular Benefits in California
Interactive tool to help connect individuals to information about different state benefits available including disaster relief.
Department of Justice Reminds the Public to be Aware of Fraud When Disaster Strikes and Report it to the National Center for Disaster Fraud
Department of Justice Reminds the Public to be Aware of Fraud When Disaster Strikes and Report it to the National Center for Disaster Fraud.
Disability Disaster Access & Resource Center Resource Checklist
Use this handy checklist to prepare for the next PSPS or any other emergency.
Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses
Special tax law provisions may help taxpayers and businesses recover financially from the impact of a disaster, especially when the federal government declares their location to be a major disaster area.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Contact details and information about counseling services offered by helpline. Details about who should contact helpline.
Disaster Recovery Centers
A Disaster Recovery Center is a readily accessible facility or mobile office where survivors may go for information about our programs or other disaster assistance programs, and to ask questions related to your case.
Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI)
Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI)
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims, including claims for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), can be filed online, by phone, by mail, or by fax. The fastest and easiest option for individuals to file claims for UI benefits is online using eApply4UI.
Documenting Problems and Requesting Repairs
This page has instructions on how to document housing problems and request repairs as a tenant.
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities.
Employment & Wages Under Federal Law During Natural Disasters & Recovery
Fact sheet regarding worker protections during natural disasters and recovery.
FAQs on Price Gouging During Disasters or Emergencies
Price gouging refers to sellers trying to take unfair advantage of consumers during an emergency or disaster by greatly increasing prices for essential consumer goods and services. This page has more information for those impacted by disasters or emergencies.
Frequently Asked Questions About FEMA Disaster Assistance
Here are answers to frequently asked FEMA questions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Home Insurance Claims
What should my first steps be? What does the Additional Living Expense (ALE) part of my policy cover? Will my insurer cover the cost if I live in a trailer during reconstruction? Who is responsible for clearing the debris from my lot and is that covered under my policy? How can I get a fair claim settlement? What are my legal rights in California? The insurance company will only pay according to its "pricing guidelines"?
Getting Your Mortgage Company To Release Insurance Proceeds
Why can't I just deposit and use my insurance checks? Will the mortgage company pay me interest on the insurance proceeds they are holding?
Hiring Contractors After Disasters
Rebuilding after a natural disaster. How to check a contractor's license status and history.
Hiring Professional Help for an Insurance Claim
Information and tips on finding professional help for an insurance claim due to natural disaster.
Housing Counseling Agencies
HUD-Certified Housing counselors throughout the country can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures, and credit issues. Housing counselors throughout the country can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, forbearances, foreclosures, and credit issues. This list will show you several approved agencies in your area. The counseling agencies on this list are approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and they can offer independent advice, often at little or no cost to you. There is also a list of nationwide HUD-approved counseling agencies .
How to Appeal FEMA’s Decision
Every applicant who disagrees with FEMA’s decision has the right to appeal. Read the letter carefully because it will explain the reason for a denial and what may be needed to submit with your appeal letter. If you feel the amount or type of assistance you were approved for is incorrect, you may submit an appeal letter and any documents needed to support your claim.
Immigration Relief in Emergencies or Unforeseen Circumstances
Immigration Relief in Emergencies or Unforeseen Circumstances
Individualized Assistance Center
Information about receiving assistance as a disaster survivor. Link provided to apply for assistance and a what's next after applying link.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power - Assistance Programs
Need help paying your bill? This page has information on residential assistance programs like the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Level Pay, EZ-Save, Physician Certified Allowance Discounts, Life-support equipment discounts, senior citizen/disability Lifeline rates, and applying for financial assistance.
Medical and Accessibility Support
Medical and accessibility support for those who rely on power for medical, health or safety needs.
National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF)
The National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) is the result of a partnership between the U.S. Department of Justice and law enforcement and regulatory agencies to form a national coordinating agency within the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice to improve and further the detection, prevention, investigation, and prosecution of fraud related to natural and man-made disasters, and to advocate for the victims of such fraud.
Natural Disasters and Your Federal Student Loans and Grants
Questions and Answers for borrowers and students impacted by federally declared natural disasters.
NCDF Disaster Complaint Form
Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) Complaint Form.
Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP)
NAP provides financial assistance to producers of noninsurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory, or prevented planting occur due to natural disasters.
Power Outage Fact Sheet
There are several types of power outages. This fact sheet explains the differences.
Power Safety Shutoff Backup Battery Options for Consumers
A tipsheet showing various PSPS backup battery options.
Protecting and Rebuilding Your Finances After a Disaster
Information about responding financially to a disaster and tips for avoiding fraud throughout the process.
Qualifying for FEMA Disaster Assistance: Citizenship and Immigration Status Requirements
FEMA and the state, territory or tribal government may provide direct and financial disaster assistance to U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals and qualified non-citizens. Disaster assistance may include money for temporary rental assistance, home repairs, personal property loss, medical losses, funeral expenses, and other serious disaster-related needs or expenses not covered by insurance or other means. When available, life-sustaining resources such as shelter, food and water, crisis counseling, disaster case management, disaster supplemental nutrition assistance program and disaster legal services are available to disaster survivors regardless of citizenship and immigration status.
Questions and Answers for Undocumented Immigrants Regarding FEMA Assistance
Questions and Answers for Undocumented Immigrants Regarding FEMA Assistance.
Resources For People Who Need Help
The resources listed here are meant to provide legal resources to those who have been directly affected by a disaster.
Resources to Help Recent Wildfire Victims
Resources to Help Recent Wildfire Victims - Property guides, avoiding scams, evacuation checklists, and More
Sample Documents for Damage and Proof of Loss Documentation
Sample letters for claim and proof of loss forms, example claim documents, and sample damage reports and documentation.
Social Security - Direct Deposit, Emergency Advanced Payments, and Expedited Payments
Social Security - Set up direct deposit, apply for emergency advanced payments and expedited payments
Undocumented and Seeking Safety During a Natural Disaster
Undocumented and Seeking Safety During a Natural Disaster
USDA Service Centers - Northern California
Access services provided by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Rural Development agencies.