So sorry to hear about this. I live across the hills in the San Fernando Valley. It's been rough and I'm not even in the mix of it, save for the air quality and a close call on the ridges near Encino.
Like you said, nothing is more valuable than family and your health. Glad you all got out in time as this was so fast moving. Here's something that may be of help:
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Federal Assistance to Fire Victims |
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This assistance is designed to help cover costs not covered by insurance. |
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Grant Assistance to a Household: |
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FEMA Individual Assistance – Special Needs Assistance Grants: $770 one-timepayment to afford immediate needs like food, water, hygiene, and transportation. |
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FEMA Individual Assistance – For Housing: The maximum amount a homeowner can receive through the FEMA Individual Assistance grant program for home repair and replacement, and for temporary housing, is up to $43,600. |
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FEMA Individual Assistance – For Other Needs: Another $43,600 is available in the form of a grant from FEMA to cover medical expenses, damage to a vehicle, household items/property, funeral expenses, moving/storage, and childcare expenses, etc. |
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To Apply for FEMA Assistance Click Here. |
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Small Business Administration Loans for Homeowners and Renters: |
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SBA loans can cover up to $100,000 of personal property loss (i.e. furniture, clothing, automobiles) and up to $500,000 of a homeowner’s real property loss (i.e. home repair). Second homes and vacation homes not eligible. Loans are for up to 30 years; first payment and interest accrual deferred for the first 12 months. The maximum interest rate is 4%. |
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Small Business Administration Loans to Businesses: |
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SBA Physical Damage Loans: Loans up to $2 million for businesses and nonprofits for uninsured physical damage and losses. Loans are for up to 30 years; first payment and interest accrual deferred for the first 12 months. The maximum interest rate is 4% unless credit can be obtained elsewhere. If credit could be obtained elsewhere, then interest rate is 8%. |
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Loans up to $2 million for businesses and nonprofits with economic injury (such as lost sales) as the result of the disaster. Only available when Small Business Administration determines a recipient is unable to obtain credit elsewhere. Loans are for up to 30 years; first payment and interest accrual deferred for the first 12 months. The maximum interest rate is 4%. |
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The combined loan amount across both SBA programs may not exceed $2 million. |
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To Apply for SBA assistance, Click Here. |
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All the best,
Nonoise