Biden announces $770 payments to California wildfire victims
- President Joe Biden announced a one-time payment of $770 for California wildfire victims to help them purchase essentials like water and baby formula.
- The federal government has already provided $5.1 million in aid to nearly 6,000 California wildfire survivors.
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency has activated the Critical Needs Assistance Program to support the immediate needs of wildfire victims.
- FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund was increased to $29 billion in 2025 to support recovery efforts.
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President Joe Biden highlighted $770 payments available to help Los Angeles wildfire victims buy emergency supplies. The payments are one type of federal aid; others include temporary housing assistance and home repair assistance.
On Jan. 13, President Joe Biden said Los Angeles wildfires victims qualified for one-time $770 payments to buy emergency
So far, some 6,000 victims of the fires have called for economic relief.
Biden to Send One Time Payment to Those Who Lost Everything in LA Fires
President Biden has rolled out immediate one-time payments of $770 to help Californians coping with destructive wildfires. Key Facts: – The federal government is covering 100% of the state’s firefighting costs for 180 days. – Nearly 6,000 people have already signed up for the $770 relief, with $5.1 million in aid distributed so far. – FEMA’s Critical Needs Assistance Program was activated last week, making these payments possible. – Officials re…
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