California Wildfire Deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance Applications

Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available in the counties of California that have been declared disaster areas due to the Camp and Woolsey wildfires. Self-employed individuals as well as employees who have lost income or are unemployed due to the disasters are eligible for this assistance. Self-employed artists impacted by the wildfires are encouraged to apply. The window for applying is 30 days from when it became available. Use the links below to learn more about applying.

• Disaster Unemployment Assistance – Butte, Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. Application deadline 12/14/18

Additional Relief Agency Information

• Government + Volunteer Relief Agencies
• Tips for Working with FEMA + SBA
• Relief + Resources from Arts Organizations
• Emergency Management Agency Links for California Wildfires
  • FEMA Disaster Declaration
  • DisasterAssistance.gov
  • Small Business Administration (SBA) – Disaster loans for individuals, businesses and nonprofits
  • American Red Cross
  • California Emergency Services – Statewide Wildfire Recovery Resources
  • Camp Fire – CalFire Incident Report
  • Woolsey Fire – CalFire Incident Report

Additional Relief and Recovery Resources for Artists

Get Help

Help Yourself

Disaster Clean Up

• Make a Plan
• Health + Safety Risks
• Useful Supplies + Equipment
• Prevent Mold

Disaster Salvage

• Salvage Basics
• Books + Papers
• e-Salvage

Self Support

• Creating Again
• Emotional Help
• Emotional Help Resources
• Rebuilding Your Business

Networking

• Crowdfunding
• Social Media
• Working with Volunteers
• Facebook’s Camp Fire Crisis Response Page
• Facebook’s Woolsey Fire Crisis Response Page

Be Aware

• Avoid Scams
• Legal Issues
• Disaster Legal Aid Hotlines (American Bar Association in conjunction with FEMA and the State Bar of California)
  • Butte County – 800-345-9491
  • Ventura County and Los Angeles County – 877-301-4448