Biden approves major disaster declaration for San Benito County
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- President Biden has approved adding several more California counties to the major disaster declaration following extreme weather from the winter storms.
San Benito County was added Saturday, along with the counties of Tulare, Ventura and San Mateo.
This is for individual assistance and “debris removal and emergency protective measures.”
Victims can apply for the funds at DisasterAssistance.gov. They can also call FEMA at 800-621-3362 and by downloading the FEMA app.
Biden approves major disaster declaration for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- California's initial major disaster declaration was amended to include Monterey, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties on Tuesday.
This is for individual assistance and “debris removal and emergency protective measures.”
Victims can apply for the funds at DisasterAssistance.gov. They can also call FEMA at 800-621-3362 and by downloading the FEMA app.
ORIGINAL STORY
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for three California counties requested by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday.
The Biden Administration announced that federal funding would be available to affected individuals in Merced, Sacramento, and Santa Cruz Counties.
Residents in those counties could apply for assistance if their homes or business were damaged due to the storm.
Some assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs and low-cost loans to cover property losses not covered by insurance.
Federal Funding will also be available to state, tribal and eligible local governments on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work in those affected counties.
Newsom was in Merced County on Saturday assessing the storm damage as well. He is grateful for the President's approval of federal funding.
"We’ll continue to work in lockstep with local, state, and federal partners to help keep Californians safe and make sure our communities have the resources and assistance they need to rebuild and recover," Newsom said.
The Biden Administration said other counties could be added to the federal funding list after completing damage assessments.
Victims can apply for the funds at DisasterAssistance.gov. They can also call FEMA at 800-621-3362 and by downloading the FEMA app.
