President Joe Biden approved a one-time $770 payment for people impacted by the California wildfires through a FEMA assistance program.

People affected by the California wildfires are eligible for a one-time $770 payment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency program. The big picture: The wildfires across Los Angeles could be the costliest natural disaster in U.

“JUST IN: Biden just announced California fire victims are being given $770,” tweeted Nick Sortor, a self-described “independent journalist.” “Barely a FEW NIGHTS in a hotel out here in LA. Why are Americans given pennies while foreigners are given blank checks?!”

Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.), whose district has been damaged by the Eaton Fire, criticized FEMA for reportedly rejecting disaster assistance claims because of a lack of insurance information.

A FEMA disaster relief program is offering wildfire victims one-time payments of $770 for essentials, but it’s not the only federal aid available.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is undergoing streamlining in Congress to make its disaster relief more effective.

Active duty U.S. military personnel are on a "prepare to deploy" order, ready to go in and continue to support the firefighting effort, Criswell said.

Federal officials will wrap up their offices in Roswell as at least one employee heads to California to respond to ongoing fires. In a press release, FEMA said it would continue working with the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

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Trump made similar false claims about FEMA being out of money in the wake of Hurricane Helene in the fall.

The FEMA disaster centers — one in Pasadena and ... but President-elect Donald Trump will take over next week and has denigrated California’s leaders for their handling of the crisis.

The fastest is what FEMA calls “serious needs assistance,” which is a one-time payment of $770. That money is meant to be used for immediate needs, such as food or other supplies, for people ...