San Diego gets FEMA disaster designation

Details: Residents and business owners can get assistance from FEMA, including grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-interest loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other resources aimed at helping the city's hard-hit southeastern neighborhoods.

• Federal funding is also available for "hazard mitigation measures" statewide, according to FEMA.
• A regional Joint Field Office and "Disaster Recovery Centers" will be set up in the most impacted communities, per Mayor Todd Gloria.

What they're saying: After weeks of assessing damage, providing local resources and advocating for this designation, "we can focus on the long-term rebuilding efforts from this natural disaster," Gloria said in a statement.

Be smart: Affected individuals and business owners can apply for assistance, even if they're insured, by registering online, calling 1-800-621-3362 or using the FEMA App.

What we're watching: The historic downpour exposed the city's failing and underfunded stormwater infrastructure, which city officials have said requires a dedicated funding source and major capital projects to fix.