Wildfire Fund offering $750 to those affected by the recent fires

CALIFORNIA – The Inland SoCal United Way is providing financial assistance to those affected by wildfire in Southern California.

Although applications have exceeded funding currently available, all new applications will be placed on a wait list.

Households in Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and The Pomona Valley Region of East Los Angeles County who meet the eligibility requirements can receive $750 in direct financial assistance to pay for costs incurred due to wildfires.

According to the website assistance can be used to help replace lost items or to help pay for hotel stays, deposits on new housing, or other fire-related needs.

Individual assistance will be determined based on demonstrated need.

For more information click here.

Disaster Unemployment Assistance

The Employment Development Department (EDD) said they provide a variety of services to individuals and businesses affected by disasters in California.

Generally, there is a one-week waiting period for individuals obtaining Unemployment Insurance (UI).

The Governor’s Emergency Proclamations waive the non-payable one-week waiting period for individuals affected by current disasters. This means individuals can be paid benefits for the first week they are unemployed due to the disaster.

For more information visit https://edd.ca.gov/en/about_edd/disaster_related_services

Recent wildfires

Several significant wildfires have impacted San Bernardino and Riverside Counties recently.

One of the largest is the Line Fire, which is still active and has burned through dense vegetation in the San Bernardino Mountains.

It prompted evacuations in Mountain Home Village, Forest Falls, Angelus Oaks and Seven Oaks affecting thousands of residents. The fire has burned over 38,000 acres and is 29% contained. There have been injuries and significant property damage reported.

In addition, the Bridge Fire near Wrightwood, also in San Bernardino County, has burned 54,000 acres and destroyed homes. Firefighters have made progress in containment, but the cause of this fire remains under investigation.