March 31 Deadline to Apply for Several Disaster Assistance Programs Fast Approaching

LOS ANGELES – March 31 is the last day to apply for or submit information for several key disaster assistance programs for individuals impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires.

Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance: 

• Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
• On the FEMA App.
• By calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, give FEMA your number for that service. Assistance is available in multiple languages. Lines are open Sunday–Saturday, from 4 a.m.- 10 p.m. Pacific.
• At a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Visit a DRC at one of the addresses below:
  • UCLA Research Park West
    10850 West Pico Blvd.
    Los Angeles, CA 90064
    Open Mon. – Sat.: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Altadena Disaster Recovery Center
    540 West Woodbury Rd.
    Altadena, CA 91001
    Open Mon. – Sat.: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For an American Sign Language video on how to apply, visit FEMA Accessible: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance.

Submit a Right of Entry form to LA County: 

• Complete the opt-in form online at: Los Angeles County Right of Entry Permit for Debris Removal on Private Property.
• Download and complete a form: Debris Removal Right of Entry Permit (00011201.DOCX;1).
• In Person. Pick up a form at a Disaster Recovery Center. Visit the DRC Locator to find a location.

Apply for SBA Low-Interest Disaster Loans:

• Online at sba.gov/disaster
• By calling SBA’s Customer Service Center hotline at 800-659-2955. People who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability may dial 711 to access relay services.
• By emailingDisasterCustomerService@sba.gov
• At a Disaster Recovery Center or Business Recovery Center, where you can submit a completed application or SBA representatives can help you apply. To find a BRC near you, go to Appointment.sba.gov.
• Applications for disaster loans may be submitted online using the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov or other locally announced locations.
  

For the latest information about California’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4856. Follow FEMA Region 9 @FEMARegion9 on X or follow FEMA on social media at: FEMA Blog on fema.gov, @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol on X, FEMA or FEMA Espanol on Facebook, @FEMA on Instagram, and via FEMA YouTube channel. 

California is committed to supporting residents impacted by the Los Angeles Hurricane-Force Firestorm as they navigate the recovery process. Visit CA.gov/LAFires for up-to-date information on disaster recovery programs, important deadlines, and how to apply for assistance.