Learn about the aid available to disaster survivors from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA)
Get Financial Assistance After a Disaster
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FEMA Resources
| Counties | Application Deadline | Type of Help |
| Placer, Nevada, Plumas, Lassen, Tehama, Trinity | November 8th, 2021 | FEMA can help survivors pay for rent, home repair/replacement and many other disaster-related needs, including replacement or repair of vehicles, funeral expenses, medical or dental expenses and miscellaneous other costs. To be reimbursed by FEMA, survivors should photograph damage and save repair receipts. |
Contact the FEMA Disaster Assistance Helpline if you have questions about:
- The help offered by FEMA.
- How to apply for assistance.
- Information in your account.
Call 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET, 7 days a week:
- 1-800-621-3362 (also for 711 & VRS)
If you have received a denial letter from FEMA saying that you are not eligible for disaster relief or that your application is incomplete, you have the right to appeal the decision within 60 days of receiving mailed notification.
This interactive FEMA appeal tool can help you fill out the required forms
The following FAQs answer common questions about immigration status and FEMA
SBA Resources
| Counties | Application Deadline | Type of Help |
| Placer, Nevada, Plumas, Lassen | Economic Injury : May 24th, 2022 Physical Damage: October 25th, 2021 | The Small Business Administration provides low-interest loans to those in disaster declared areas. SBA loans can be used to make home repairs, replace personal property and more. The SBA offers three types of loans. Economic Injury Disaster Loans– help small businesses and nonprofits meet their financial obligations, that cannot be made as a result of the disaster Home Disaster Loans – help homeowners and renters makes repairs and replace personal property Business Physical Disaster Loans – help provide funds to replace disaster damaged property or real estate. |
If you have received a denial letter from the SBA saying that you are not eligible for disaster relief or that your application is incomplete, you have the right to appeal the decision within 45 days of receiving mailed notification.
FEMA FAQs
What is FEMA?
FEMA is the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA is responsible for coordinating and providing access to financial assistance programs in the event of a federally declared natural disaster. Government assistance programs coordinated by FEMA include: Housing Assistance, Home Repair Assistance, Small Business Administration Disaster loans, Farm Service Agency loans, Cora Brown Fund grants, and Other Needs Assistance.
What does FEMA’s disaster housing assistance program cover?
FEMA’s housing assistance program is intended to provide financial assistance to pay the cost of temporary housing, housing repairs, housing replacement, and/or replacement of household items.
Am I eligible to obtain disaster housing assistance from FEMA?
To be eligible to receive disaster housing assistance from FEMA you, or someone who lives with you, must be a United States citizen, qualified alien, or non-citizen national, your loss must have occurred at your main place of residence, you must not be insured or be under insured, you must not have an alternative rent-free housing option, and your home must have been damaged or destroyed as a result of a federally declared disaster.
How do I register with FEMA?
You can register with FEMA at your nearest Local Assistance Center, by calling 1-800-621-FEMA, or by going online to disasterassistance.gov. Keep in mind that you will need to provide certain documentation during registration. To find a list of the necessary documents you can go to disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/application-checklist.
Are there important deadlines related to the FEMA application process?
Yes. The current deadlines to complete and submit FEMA applications are as follows:
Housing Assistance –December 16, 2020
Home Repair Assistance –December 16, 2020
What can I do if FEMA denied my request for assistance?
If you have received a denial letter, you may appeal FEMA’s decision within 60 days of the date of FEMA’s decision. Further information regarding the appeals process can be located on your denial letter. If you would like assistance regarding a FEMA denial, please contact our office.
Where can I find more information about FEMA’s programs for fire survivors?
If you have questions about FEMA you can find more information by going to www.fema.gov or calling 1-800-621-FEMA.
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