March 31 Deadline to Apply for Several Disaster Assistance Programs Fast Approaching
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:
FAQ: FEMA Housing Programs
FAQ: FEMA Housing Programs FEMA continues to support Maui wildfire survivors as they seek to recover and find permanent housing. Q. What is the continued role of FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program in responding to the Maui wildfires? A. FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program has been extended to Feb. 10, 2026. FEMA continues to provide financial assistance, including Rental Assistance. Additionally, FEMA continues to temporarily support households in the Direct Housing Program as they seek long-term housing solutions. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits that wildfire survivors may be receiving through other sources, including insurance benefits. FEMA assistance is temporary and is
Island of Hawaiʻi Volcano Awareness Month Programs in January 2025!
Wednesday, January 1 Volcano Awareness Month art and poetry contest submission opens! You are invited to enter a USGS-Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) art and poetry contest recognizing the dynamic volcanic landscapes of Hawaiʻi nei! We welcome submissions from Kamaʻāina, visitors, and anyone with an interest in Hawaii’s volcanoes. Submit your entry by January 20, 2025. See here for more information. Saturday, January 4 Hike the path of Mauna Loa’s 1868 lava flow USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist Katie Mulliken leads this guided hike along the Pu‘u o Lokuana trail, which traverses Mauna Loa’s 1868 lava flows. Katie will tell the story of