Federal disaster assistance is now available to people affected by the ongoing devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. Individuals displaced from the wildfires can apply for housing grants, including basic home repairs, temporary hotel stays and rental assistance. Funds are also available to cover uninsured personal property losses. As well as essential items such as food, water, medications and baby formula, the Office of Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced Thursday, Jan 9. Fire resources Unsafe water advisory Shelters, centers for pets, livestock Tips for handling insurance claims Free and discounted accommodations Smoke advisory Freeway and road closures Restaurants offer food to evacuees, first responders How to help Southern California wildfire victims “Residents affected by the Eaton Fire, Palisades Fire, and others have had their lives completely upended,” Barger said in a statement. “We are working with our federal partners to draw down every resource available to ensure our residents can recover and rebuild as soon as possible. I encourage our neighbors to get a jumpstart on the process to begin receiving support as early as they can.” Residents who apply for FEMA disaster assistance must first file a claim with their insurance claim, by law. Losses covered by insurance cannot be duplicated under federal disaster assistance. If only a portion of damages are covered, individuals may still be eligible to apply, officials said. Apply directly online at DisasterAssistance.gov or call the FEMA helpline from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 1-800-621-3362. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | FACTCHECK: Was the LAFD budget cut? No, it actually increased. Here’s how. Crime and Public Safety | Hazardous air quality: Smoke advisory extended due to wildfires in Southern California Crime and Public Safety | 12-hour curfews planned in Eaton, Palisades fire evacuation areas Crime and Public Safety | LA County Fire mistakenly sends out emergency evacuation alert to entire county Crime and Public Safety | Paris Hilton watched her Malibu home burn down on live TV