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.

For two days starting Sunday, Jan. 12, the Federal Emergency Management Agency opened centers in eight L.A. County libraries to help victims of the fires apply for government aid, housing help and other resources.

Los Angeles wildfire victims and evacuees can receive federal aid for expenses like rental costs and medical bills through the disaster relief efforts under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).