Many people in Los Angeles County are searching for ways to replace belongings that may have been burned in the Palisades and Eaton Fires in early January, as recovery efforts continue in the wake of two terrible wildfires that destroyed hundreds of homes and numerous valuables.
Important identification documents can be replaced if they are lost in the wildfires, according to guidelines provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which has set up facilities throughout Los Angeles County to assist victims with the recovery process.
“A good place to start is a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), where you can replace a California Driver’s License and many other vital records, including property deeds, Social Security cards and U.S. Passports,” according to a statement from FEMA. You can find the nearest center here.
According to officials, those who request for FEMA assistance will need to show confirmation of residency and identity.
Other options for replenishing deleted data include: