Biden mentioned a FEMA program through which fire victims can receive a one-time $770 payment, but there are other forms of federal aid available.

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

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has billions of dollars in disaster funds, which are used to reimburse states for eligible recovery efforts after major disasters, contrary to posts online saying FEMA has “no money” to respond to the wildfires in southern California.

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“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?!”

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.

FEMA opened two disaster recovery centers to help Los Angeles wildfire victims get help for immediate and long-term needs. Here's what you need to know.

Los Angeles wildfire victims and evacuees can receive federal assistance — covering expenses like rent costs and medical bills — through disaster relief under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

President Donald Trump criticized FEMA and California officials over natural disaster response. He suggested dismantling FEMA and shifting responsibilities to states, while also threatening to withhold disaster aid to California due to water management disputes.

“FEMA has been a very big disappointment ... Trump, who also planned to visit wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles later in the day, said he was looking at signing an executive order on the ...