After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
While disasters can lead scammers to impersonate representatives from relief and government agencies, or with contracting ...
Fire victims find help with federal aid at L.A. County libraries
For two days starting Sunday, Jan. 12, the Federal Emergency Management Agency opened centers in eight L.A. County libraries ...
Fire victims can get aid from the feds. How to apply for FEMA and avoid potential scams
FEMA is operating its services in L.A. County amid multiple active wildfires. Here is what you need to know, how to apply and ...
As L.A. fires burn, officials work to counter false rumors and misinformation
FEMA and the Los Angeles Fire Department are ramping up efforts to counter false rumors and misinformation spreading online ...
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Russian River communities felt blindsided by recent changes to flood zones
A change to federal flood zones could affect insurance rates, property values and building, especially along the lower ...
Johnson backs conditions on California fire aid
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is backing placing conditions on disaster assistance for California in the wake of the ...
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Federal disaster aid approved for South Carolina storm recovery efforts
Federal disaster assistance has been approved for South Carolina to aid in recovery efforts following severe storms and ...
FEMA again extends hotel vouchers for thousands of WNC residents displaced by Helene
This is the third extension FEMA has granted displaced residents using the agency’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance ...
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LA fire victims get tax relief
Individuals and businesses in Southern California affected by wildfires and straight-line winds that began Jan. 7 now have ...
Inslee requests federal aid for public infrastructure damaged by bomb cyclone
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday he had formally requested a federal major disaster declaration to help communities repair ...
Maui County names new deputy managing director
Erin Wade, an urban planning professional with more than 20 years of experience in municipal leadership, was sworn in Jan. 2 as Maui’s deputy managing director. Wade, who has worked in key roles ...
California wildfire victims can now wait months to file taxes, IRS says. Here’s who qualifies
Taxpayers impacted by the Palisades Fires and other major blazes now have until Oct. 15 to file various federal income and business tax returns and make tax payments, the IRS announced Monday. Those ...