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KPBS Wants To Hear From You If You Applied For FEMA Help After The September 2020 Fires

Flames are seen on the hillside in Santee at the Chaparral Fire on Dec. 16, 2020.
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
Flames are seen on the hillside in Santee at the Chaparral Fire on Dec. 16, 2020.

Fires destroyed or damaged dozens of homes in San Diego County last September. The devastation prompted scores of homeowners and renters to apply for financial assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

KPBS has created a public safety coverage policy to guide decisions on what stories we prioritize, as well as whose narratives we need to include to tell complete stories that best serve our audiences. This policy was shaped through months of training with the Poynter Institute and feedback from the community. You can read the full policy here.