Fact Check: Posts misstate FEMA budget capability for California wildfire response
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has billions of dollars in disaster funds, which are used to reimburse states ...
FEMA Faces Changes Amid California Wildfires
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is undergoing streamlining in Congress to make its disaster relief more effective.
Claim that FEMA is giving California wildfire survivors just $770 is false
A FEMA disaster relief program is offering wildfire victims one-time payments of $770 for essentials, but it’s not the only ...
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How your GoFundMe could impact your FEMA assistance for LA wildfires
Los Angeles County wildfire victims are turning to GoFundMe to get help quickly. However, the fundraising page may impact ...
Fact checking Trump's claims about the California wildfires
President-elect Donald Trump has called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to "release the water." and claimed FEMA lacked the ...
GoFundMe aid may limit FEMA help, leaving California wildfire victims at crossroads
Crowdfunding for wildfire assistance on a site like GoFundMe can impact how much you’ll potentially receive from FEMA.
FEMA Assistance: How To Know If You Qualify for the Critical Needs Application
“If you have insurance and are applying for FEMA disaster assistance, you must file a claim with your insurance company first," according to the agency. “By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for ...