California wildfire victims can claim a one-time $770 FEMA payment: How to apply
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California wildfire victims are eligible for a one-time $770 payment so they can "quickly purchase" things they might need, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday.
The federal assistance, offered through a Federal Emergency Management Agency program, is designed to cover the cost of essential items like water, formula, gasoline and prescription drugs.
The Serious Needs Assistance Program is one of a number of FEMA programs currently in place to offer Californians relief as coordinated wildfire response efforts continue. Those impacted by the wildfires may be eligible to receive assistance from more than one FEMA program, an agency spokesperson shared with USA TODAY on Tuesday.
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