President Joe Biden said victims of the California fires are eligible for a $770 payment for necessities like food and fuel. Social media posts misleadingly suggested the payment would be the only federal aid for those affected by the fires.

People affected by the California wildfires are eligible for a one-time $770 payment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency program. The big picture: The wildfires across Los Angeles could be the costliest natural disaster in U.

If you’re impacted by the California wildfires, the FEMA checks can help cover the cost of essential items like water, formula, gas and meds.

First responders are continuing to battle fires in Los Angeles, while thousands of people have been displaced. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is now having to manage disasters on the East and West Coast while receiving sharp criticism.