TL;DR

Anyone who is using GoFundMe for disaster recovery, anything you specifically say you are fundraising for in your campaign will then disqualify you from receiving FEMA money for that same need.

For example, if you say you will use the GFM $ to replace your car, FEMA will *not* grant you money for car replacement.

#FEMA #GoFundMe #MutualAid

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GoFundMe help could limit FEMA assistance for fire victims

Millions are being raised so far for Califorina wildfire victims. But some of those fundraising efforts could actually end up limiting the money is that is available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

^{Chris Isidore (CNN)}

My wife's brother and his wife lost everything to the Eaton fire today in Altadena, CA.

I've just started this GoFundMe with their blessing, to help them raise money to find a new place and begin to rebuild their belongings.

Any help appreciated, even boosts. Thanks! #EatonFire #Altadena #fire #gofundme #disaster gofundme.com/f/help-michael-br…