LA Wildfires: FEMA Rushes Deadline, LA Launches Disaster Relief Navigator & Frogtown Has Heart

Los Angeles Congressman Brad Sherman notified his constituents this week that the acting administrator at FEMA, Cameron Hilton has reduced the time allowed for impacted Angeleno’s to apply for aid. The deadline for victims of the LA Wildfires to apply is March 10th so don’t miss out on this aid if you need help. It is recommended that even if you do not know if you will be eligible, apply now anyway on both the FEMA and SBA websites.

Deadline Fast Approaching, Don’t Miss It

Rep. Sherman states that the deadlines for applying for FEMA aid and much of the SBA loans are outrageously shortened. The congressman along with dozens of California Congressional representatives are urging FEMA and SBA, to extend the deadline until December 31st.

The SBA normally follows the FEMA deadlines so unless FEMA acts to extend the deadline, fire victims will lose their chance to get aid unless they apply by March 10th. Please make your voice heard and contact your Congressional Representatives. If you don’t know who they are or what that even is, we all  have 1 Congress Rep and 2 Senators (Schiff and Padilla)… find out who reps you at FindYourRepresentative.gov HERE.

Mayor Bass Launches the LA Disaster Relief Navigator at LACity.gov

In a news release about the The LA Disaster Relief Navigator Mayor Karen Bass said in a statement: “Angelenos are continuing to navigate grief and shock. My commitment is to do everything we can to get people the help they need as conveniently as possible,” 

The new website portal Wildfires.BetterAngels.LA  asks visitors personalized questions “to create individual Disaster Action Plans including government programs, insurance assistance, home damage remediation, temporary and permanent housing solutions, cash grants and valuable local community services.”

Also note that The Deadline for free debris removal is March 31, 2025 for information go to LA County.gov website.  California.gov also has information about resources that you might find beneficial HERE.

Frogtown Arts Presents Frogtown Heart Walk – A fundraiser to help those impacted by LA Wildfires.

In these stressful times self care is crucial. Find your people and enjoy every chance you get to support yourself and your community. The feature image in this article “DAWN” is a painting by RabbleRouse Contributor, Artist/Actor & Healer Patrica Rae. The painting and others are up for silent auction this Saturday, February 8th at the Frogtown Artwalk with All the proceeds going to @habitatla.

Check out Swaptik Chowdhury’s article on RabbleRouse News for additional fire relief information.