Nearly three weeks after the Eaton Fire destroyed their Altadena home, Pete and Angela Mitchell need answers on what to do next. They registered for FEMA assistance, but got a letter of non-approval.
Concerns arose that the freeze could affect California wildfire relief, particularly that from federal agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Trump has often criticized FEMA and has hinted at overhauling the agency.
Biden mentioned a FEMA program through which fire victims can receive a one-time $770 payment, but there are other forms of federal aid available.
A combination of hotter and drier weather and more people living in places that naturally burn are making things complicated.
Donald Trump, who has been a vocal critic of the Biden administration’s response to Hurricane Helene, which struck North Carolina in September 2024, said that he would like to see states assume more responsibility in the aftermath of natural disasters, rather than the federal government.
Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 68% containment and the Eaton Fire at 91% containment, listing no other active fires in Los Angeles as a red flag warning is in effect for much the region until Friday evening.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has billions of dollars in disaster funds, which are used to reimburse states for eligible recovery efforts after major disasters, contrary to posts online saying FEMA has “no money” to respond to the wildfires in southern California.
Just four minutes before a federal funding freeze ordered by President Donald Trump’s administration was set to take effect, a federal judge put a temporary halt to the order, calling
Republican Congressman Vince Fong from Bakersfield, California met with President Donald Trump when he visited the wildfire victims. He sat with him on a round
A Tuesday order from President Donald Trump that froze federal funding to assess diversity programs and organizations that don't adhere to his plans also froze funding for integral wildfire prevention programs around Washington.