FEMA opens applications for COVID-19-related funeral expense reimbursements
The Oaks Chapel sits at the entrance of Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

FEMA opens applications for COVID-19-related funeral expense reimbursements

Families can now apply for COVID-19-related funeral expense relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, with a toll-free telephone number to connect those in need with financial support.  FEMA is…

FEMA gives details on COVID-19-related funeral expense reimbursements
The entrance of Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary and Chapel of the Oaks in Newhall, 011329. Dan Watson/The Signal

FEMA gives details on COVID-19-related funeral expense reimbursements

Families can soon access COVID-19-related funeral expense relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Beginning in early April, FEMA said it would pay up to $9,000 in expenses for individual…

Supes to discuss FEMA’s $2B in COVID-related funeral reimbursements
The Oaks Chapel sits at the entrance of Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

Supes to discuss FEMA’s $2B in COVID-related funeral reimbursements

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will reimburse $2 billion in COVID-19-related funeral expenses for families. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday is scheduled to consider a move…

FEMA approves disaster relief aid for CA wildfires following previous denial
Smoke from the Bobcat fire is visible cresting over the mountains surrounding the Santa Clarita Valley Sunday afternoon. September 20, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

FEMA approves disaster relief aid for CA wildfires following previous denial

After rejecting relief earlier this week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved disaster relief aid Friday for six major California wildfires, including for the Bobcat Fire that burned more than…

Santa Clarita’s Sacramento representatives respond to Trump’s FEMA funding comment
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Firefighters fight the Rye Fire as flames encroach upon Travel Village in Valencia on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Santa Clarita’s Sacramento representatives respond to Trump’s FEMA funding comment

The Sacramento legislators who represent the Santa Clarita Valley issued statements regarding President Donald Trump’s comment about Federal Emergency Management Agency aid for areas struck by natural disasters in California.…

Santa Clarita partners with FEMA for emergency prep workshop
Signal File Photo The incident command post at College of the Canyons for the storm on Sunday. Samie Gebers/ Signal

Santa Clarita partners with FEMA for emergency prep workshop

The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with FEMA and Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH), is hosting a free QuakeSmart Preparedness Workshop for local businesses and organizations. The city…

L.A. County does not qualify for February storm funds
FEMA Project Specialist Alieu Sheriff, left, takes photographs as he and California Office of Emergency Services Disaster Assistance Programs Specialist Reuben Bernaldez tour the Iron Canyon Project site in Canyon Country on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

L.A. County does not qualify for February storm funds

Santa Clarita Valley will not be receiving federal funding to repair February storm damage, as Los Angeles County did not put in a request to do so. The Federal Emergency…

L.A. County receives federal funds for storm damage
FEMA Project Specialist Alieu Sheriff, left, takes notes as he and City of Santa Clarita Emergency Services Supervisor Donna Nuzzi and City of Santa Clarita Management Analyst Elana Galvez tour site at the corner of Sand Canyon and Iron Canyon road in Canyon country on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

L.A. County receives federal funds for storm damage

California counties, including Los Angeles County, were approved for federal funding by President Trump on Thursday to address January storm damage. Governor Brown made the disaster declaration to the Federal…

Federal representative assesses local storm damage
FEMA Project Specialist Alieu Sheriff, left, takes notes as he and City of Santa Clarita Emergency Services Supervisor Donna Nuzzi tour the site at the corner of Sand Canyon and Iron Canyon Road in Canyon Country on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Federal representative assesses local storm damage

A federal representative visited the valley Wednesday to assess reports the city of Santa Clarita filed in regard to January storms, and to evaluate claims of damage to public infrastructure.…

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