The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Monday federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding Jan. 21-23. President Joe Biden’s actions make federal funding available to people affected in San Diego County. CBS 8 talked to County Emergency Services Director Jeff Tony to learn how to navigate through the application process. "We encourage everybody to at least apply. Get your information in that FEMA system and start that process," said Tony. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/working-for-you/fema-federal-disaster-assistance-money-how-to-apply/509-563e74fc-7291-44db-a0b3-c569e27f0a0b