For residents of CA-25 affected by Bobcat Fire in the Antelope Valley...
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from Sept. 4 and continuing. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Full Release
Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated area can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585 TTY.
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If you are impacted by the Bobcat Fire, visit https://www.211la.org/bobcat-fire for resources and updates.
On the 211 LA page, you can:
- Report damage to help the County in seeking possible federal disaster assistance for impacted residents and businesses,
- Get connected to County departments with recovery services and information to assist survivors through the recovery process for building safety, property assessment, financial assistance, and mental health, and more
- Receive information on potential assistance from the American Red Cross
- Stay informed and on top of evacuation orders.
For additional resources visit LA County Fire Department for more updates on the Bobcat Fire here