LOS ANGELES — The deadline for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency is days away as March 31 nears.

“Thank you to FEMA and the Trump Administration for granting California’s request to extend the individual assistance program as our communities in Los Angeles continue to rebuild and recover,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement announcing the extension on March 7. “I urge Angelenos impacted by the Eaton and Palisades to apply for federal assistance to help get back on their feet.”

FEMA assistance can help wildfire victims pay for rent, temporary housing, home repairs and other needs not covered by insurance. The FEMA grants do not have to be repaid.

People can apply for grants here, by calling 800-621-3362 or by visiting at Disaster Recovery Center.

The deadline to apply for disaster unemployment assistance, which benefits workers who are not eligible for regular unemployment benefits and lost their jobs or had their hours cut due to the wildfires, was also extended to March 31. Applications are available through the California Employment Development Department.