Housing Santa Clarita Valley

Ever since moving into his new home on Willis Avenue last summer, Mauricio Herrera has driven home for lunch each day. The 1,200-square-foot three-bedroom home is smaller than the two-bedroom rental house Herrera shared with his wife and three children in North Hollywood, but it is warm, quiet and bright--and a constant source of joy to the family. "You know owning a home is so different," said Herrera, a shipping manager for a local sportswear manufacturer.

Ever since moving into his new home on Willis Avenue last summer, Mauricio Herrera has driven home for lunch each day. The 1,200-square-foot three-bedroom home is smaller than the two-bedroom rental house Herrera shared with his wife and three children in North Hollywood, but it is warm, quiet and bright--and a constant source of joy to the family. "You know owning a home is so different," said Herrera, a shipping manager for a local sportswear manufacturer.

Editor's note: All information subject to change. Call ahead whenever possible. * FEMA Disaster Hot Line (800) 525-0321 (800) 660-8005 TDD * FEMA 24-Hour Registration Line (800) 462-9029 (800) 462-7585 TDD The Federal Emergency Management Agency is operating several local Disaster Aid Centers and Earthquake Service Centers. Programs are being offered to cover earthquake losses to residences, personal property and businesses not covered by insurance or other aid programs.

Editor's note: All information subject to change. Call ahead whenever possible. * FEMA Disaster Hot Line (800) 525-0321 (800) 660-8005 TDD * FEMA 24-Hour Registration Line (800) 462-9029 (800) 462-7585 TDD Registrants can choose to apply for financial assistance over the phone or by visiting any FEMA Disaster Aid Center. Be prepared to provide your name, address, Social Security number and those of other occupants in the house at the time of the quake.