New federal aid available for Angelenos impacted by storms [Video]

New federal aid is now available for Angelenos and businesses impacted by the historic storms in February, Mayor Karen Bass’ office announced Tuesday.

The U.S. Small Business Administration opened a Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center on Monday to help Angelenos navigate the resources available to them. The center will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Angelenos can call 916-735-1501 for direct assistance or email [email protected].

The deadline to apply for property damage is July 16. The deadline to apply for economic injury is Feb. 18, 2025.

“The city’s recovery began the second the storm started and continued urgently as we worked to reopen roads impacted by mudslides and established Local Assistance Centers for storm recovery,” Bass said in a statement. “I thank Gov. (Gavin) Newsom for pushing for assistance for Los Angeles and SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman for taking action to help impacted Angelenos.”

Businesses of all …