President Joe Biden said victims of the California fires are eligible for a $770 payment for necessities like food and fuel. Social media posts misleadingly suggested the payment would be the only federal aid for those affected by the fires.

President Joe Biden announced that victims of the California wildfires will be eligible for a $770 one-time payment meant to be used on essential items like water, prescriptions and paying for temporary shelter in the immediate aftermath of fires that have killed two dozen people so far and destroyed more than 12,

Help is on the way! President Joe Biden just announced that victims of the devastating California wildfire are eligible to receive a one-time payment of $770. The federal assistance would be given through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program.

Los Angeles wildfire victims and evacuees can receive federal aid for expenses like rental costs and medical bills through the disaster relief efforts under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

FEMA is operating its services in L.A. County amid multiple active wildfires. Here is what you need to know, how to apply and avoid possible scams.

Calif., says the best thing to do when seeking federal assistance is to call FEMA or go to their disaster recovery center at Pasadena City College