Napa Valley Register: FEMA Assistance offered for Lake County fire victims

Rep. Mike Thompson announced Friday that Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance funds will be available to Lake County. Examples of eligible activities include the establishment of temporary shelters and community service facilities, critical power generation, demolition of unsafe buildings, and the operation of emergency communications systems.

“Working with FEMA and other federal agencies we have been able to rapidly secure funds to help suppress the fire, repair our towns, reopen businesses and rebuild homes," said Thompson.

FEMA Individual Assistance funds will also be available to help individuals rebuild, repair and replace housing and other personal property not covered by insurance. Additionally, Small Business Administration loans are now available to help businesses and residents impacted by the Valley Fire.