SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Federal assistance is coming to flood-impacted San Diegans as President Joe Biden on Presidents’ Day approved a Disaster Declaration for California residents impacted by the severe storms and flooding in late January.
Biden on Monday declared that a major disaster exists in the state of California and ordered federal assistance for residents affected by the severe storms and flooding from Jan. 21 to Jan. 23.
Those storms left three people dead and more than 800 homes damaged in San Diego County, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Federal funding is now available for those affected in San Diego County, which includes grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs for residents and business owners.
N. Allison Pfaendler of the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be overseeing Federal recovery operations in the affected areas, according to the announcement.
Residents and business owners can apply for assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), or by using the FEMA App.