Recovery Assistance for Survivors of Winds and Wildfires

At the Pasadena Convention Center (Photo – W.K.)

The fastest way to apply is through DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply through the FEMA mobile app or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

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• FEMA: Apply for assistance by clicking the red button on the following line. Click here.
• Filing a Disaster Unemployment Assistance Claim. Click Here.
• SBA Disaster Assistance Loans. Click Here
• Red Cross Guide for Financial Recovery After a Disaster. Click Here.

Tips for Wildfire Claimants

• Keep all receipts during your evacuation.
• Policy provisions, including deductibles, vary by company, and residents should check with their insurance company or agent as soon as possible to confirm coverage, limits, and any other limitations and documentation requirements. Most renter’s policies also typically include ALE coverage.
• Document the date, time, and names of any insurance company employees you speak to regarding your coverage.
• Consumers should make sure any insurance agent or public adjuster offering their services has a valid license by checking online with the Department of Insurance.
• Download the Department’s Top 10 Tips for Wildfire Claimants(also available in Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietnamese), which includes information about claiming ALE benefits.
• Under existing law, public adjusters cannot solicit business for seven calendar days after a disaster.
• Don’t forget copies of insurance policies, important papers, and a photo or video inventory of your possessions. An inventory can be completed quickly and easily on your smart phone and safely stored in the Cloud.

Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water

In an emergency situation where regular water service has been interrupted, local authorities may recommend using only bottled water, boiled water, or disinfected water until regular water service is restored. The EPA instructions at this link will show you how to boil and disinfect water to kill most disease-causing microorganisms that may be present in the water. However, boiling or disinfection will not destroy other contaminants, such as heavy metals, salts, and most other chemicals.

Disaster Distress Helpline

Call or Text 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish). People with deafness or hearing loss can use their preferred relay service to call 1-800-985-5990.