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.

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.

If you’re impacted by the California wildfires, the FEMA checks can help cover the cost of essential items like water, formula, gas and meds.

Victims affected by the deadly Los Angeles County wildfires whose federal disaster relief claim was denied may actually just be missing documentation or information on their claim. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is asking fire victims who filed claims for federal assistance to read a letter detailing their eligibility for federal assistance before becoming discouraged.

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