Those affected by the LA wildfires can still apply for FEMA support until March 31.

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles, California, impacted Latino communities more intensely than other communities. Thousands of Latino families, workers, and small businesses were displaced by the fires, and many were left adrift, without disaster plans or insurance coverage.

However, the Federal Emergency Relief Agency still has resources and a deadline for residents to apply for aid until the end of March.

Lorraine Valle, Media Relations Specialist for FEMA Regional, San Juan, PR, explains how the aid is arriving and how much money has been allocated to support those affected by the fires.

Lorraine Valle, spokesperson for FEMA Regional, details how much money has been allocated to support residents.

She also indicates that the deadline to apply for assistance from this federal agency has been extended.

Lorraine Valle, Media Relations Specialist for FEMA Regional, reminds the community that other types of support are available.

She clarifies that there are different types of assistance you can apply for, and each one is unique. Therefore, she recommends that you don’t hesitate and see if you are eligible for FEMA assistance.

Remember that March 31st is the deadline to apply for unemployment assistance. Lorraine Valle explains what unemployment assistance entails and whether community members are applying for it.

Lorraine Valle says it’s very important to keep track of your application to ensure your status.

Lorraine encourages people to register for assistance if they were affected by the recent wildfires in California.