Press Releases
In response to the unprecedented and devastating fires impacting our community, federal, state, and local tax agencies have announced tax relief including postponing various tax filing and payment deadlines for Los Angeles County.
IRS Announces Federal Tax Relief – Deadline Extension
With wind and fire conditions constantly changing, residents need to be prepared should the evacuation area expand.
The below resources from California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Congressional Wildfires Caucus are a set of best practices for preparing for a wildfire:
Grant Assistance to a Household:
• FEMA Individual Assistance – Special Needs Assistance Grants: $770 one-time payment to afford immediate needs like food, water, hygiene, and transportation.
• FEMA Individual Assistance – For Housing: The maximum amount a homeowner can receive through the FEMA Individual Assistance grant program for home repair and replacement, and for temporary housing, is up to $43,600.
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) issued the following statement applauding President Biden's Major Disaster Declaration for Los Angeles County Fires: