Homeowners and renters who do not have insurance, or whose insurance policies don’t cover basic needs, may be eligible to receive assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.Federal funding to aid fire victims within the county was made possible through President Biden's approval of the Major Disaster Declaration last week.

Since the outbreak of the fires last week, many applicants for federal assistance have reported receiving denial letters from FEMA. Although such letters may seem to indicate that a person is ineligible to receive financial help from the federal agency, applicants may still be able to receive relief aid.

Federal Emergency Management Agency opened centers in eight L.A. County libraries to help victims of the fires apply for government aid, housing help and other resources. Employees from FEMA and the U.

With tens of thousands forced to flee their homes and thousands of homes and businesses already destroyed, L.A. residents are bracing for the potential of new fires as high winds are forecast to pick up again for the next few days.