Sources of Assistance

The vast majority of respondents still receive assistance from various sources. Government programs including FEMA and State and County disaster programs assisted more than half of the respondents. In addition, more than a third have received SNAP (food stamps), TANF or WIC support. Almost a quarter of the respondents currently receive unemployment benefits. Community organizations, including the American Red Cross, have been the single largest provider of assistance. Almost half of respondents also still rely on family, friends and individual donations for support. Notably, almost 10% of respondents never received any assistance since the fires.