MARCH 31 DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR SEVERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
FAST APPROACHING
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20250326/march-31-deadline-apply-several-disaster-assistance-programs-fast]


Release Date: 
March 25, 2025 

LOS ANGELES – March 31 is the last day to apply for or submit
information for several key disaster assistance programs for
individuals impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires.

APPLY FOR FEMA INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE: 

	* Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
[https://www.disasterassistance.gov/].
	* On the FEMA App
[https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products].
	* By calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. If you use a relay
service, give FEMA your number for that service. Assistance is
available in multiple languages. Lines are open Sunday–Saturday,
from 4 a.m.- 10 p.m. Pacific.

	* At a DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER (DRC). Visit a DRC at one of the
addresses below:

	* UCLA RESEARCH PARK WEST 
10850 West Pico Blvd. 
Los Angeles, CA 90064 
Open Mon. – Sat.: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
	* ALTADENA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER
540 West Woodbury Rd. 
Altadena, CA 91001 
Open Mon. – Sat.: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For an American Sign Language video on how to apply, visit FEMA
Accessible: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI&list=PL720Kw_OojlKOhtKG7HM_0n_kEawus6F%20C&index=6].

SUBMIT A RIGHT OF ENTRY FORM TO LA COUNTY: 

	* Complete the opt-in form online at: Los Angeles County Right of
Entry Permit for Debris Removal on Private Property
[https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ca0e6e24c8db4598b5c49642b2ff4615].
	* Download and complete a form: Debris Removal Right of Entry Permit
(00011201.DOCX;1)
[https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/lac/1176418_Opt-InForm.pdf].
	* In Person. Pick up a form at a Disaster Recovery Center. Visit the
DRC Locator [https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator] to find a
location.

APPLY FOR SBA LOW-INTEREST DISASTER LOANS:

	* Online at SBA.GOV/DISASTER
[https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/california-wildfires]
	* By calling SBA’s Customer Service Center hotline at
800-659-2955. People who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech
disability may dial 711 to access relay services.
	* By emailingDISASTERCUSTOMERSERVICE@SBA.GOV
	* At a Disaster Recovery Center or BUSINESS RECOVERY CENTER, where
you can submit a completed application or SBA representatives can help
you apply. To find a BRC near you, go to APPOINTMENT.SBA.GOV
[https://appointment.sba.gov/].
	* Applications for disaster loans may be submitted online using the
MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov or other locally
announced locations.
 

_For the latest information about California’s recovery,
visit __fema.gov/disaster/4856_
[https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4856]_. Follow FEMA Region
9 __@FEMARegion9_ [https://x.com/femaregion9]_ on X or follow FEMA
on social media at: __FEMA Blog_ [https://www.fema.gov/blog]_ on
fema.gov, __@FEMA_ [https://twitter.com/FEMA]_ or __@FEMAEspanol_
[https://twitter.com/FEMAEspanol]_ on X, __FEMA_
[https://www.facebook.com/FEMA]_ or __FEMA Espanol_
[https://www.facebook.com/FEMAespanol]_ on Facebook, __@FEMA on
Instagram_ [https://www.instagram.com/fema]_, and via __FEMA YouTube
channel_ [https://www.youtube.com/user/FEMA]_. _

_California is committed to supporting residents impacted by the Los
Angeles Hurricane-Force Firestorm as they navigate the recovery
process. Visit _CA.gov/LAFires_ _ [http://ca.gov/lafires]_for
up-to-date information on disaster recovery programs, important
deadlines, and how to apply for assistance._