Californians in Lassen, Nevada, Placer, and Plumas counties who
have been impacted by wildfires that started in July and August
2021 can now file for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance
(DUA). The California Employment Development Department (EDD)
administers these benefits, which are available to workers,
business owners, and self-employed individuals who lost their
jobs or businesses, or had their work hours reduced due to the
ongoing wildfires.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has determined
that individuals who lost work or self-employment as a direct
result of the Dixie Fire in Plumas and Lassen Counties, and the
River Fire in Placer and Nevada counties, are now eligible to
apply for DUA benefits. The FEMA approval is for FEMA
designated disaster area 4610-DR.
