Small Business Administration

SBA Stands Ready to Assist California Businesses and Residents Affected by the Wildfires SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to California businesses and residents as a result of President Trump’s major disaster declaration, U.S....

Federal Aid Programs for the State of California

Federal Aid Programs for the State of California Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Donald J. Trump’s disaster declaration issued for the state of California. Assistance...

Debris Removal

The state is currently working on strategies for fire debris removal. In recent past wildfires, CalRecycle has used large general contractors, who use subcontractors to complete the work. CalRecycle maintains a list of interested contractors in fire debris removal...

Schools and Education

Wildfire Recovery FAQs for School Districts and Superintendents California Department of Education With multiple fires burning throughout the state, assistance is available for schools impacted and forced to close due to wildfires in Butte, Ventura, and Los Angeles....

Insurance

California Department of Insurance Wildfire Resources Page The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is active in assisting fire victims with insurance related issues.  In an effort to assist victims of these devastating fires, they provide a plethora of resources...

Health and Safety Resources

Returning Home After a Wildfire Interactive Camp Fire Evacuation Map  Air Quality Cal OES blog post N95 Mask information and locations Butte County Air Quality Management District – https://bcaqmd.org/ and Twitter – https://twitter.com/bcaqmd Ventura Air...

State Employees

As a state employee, if you or a family member are impacted by the fires in California, you may be eligible to receive state benefits. As we have multiple fires burning throughout the state, you or your family might be impacted. Below is some helpful information about...

Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

Area Agencies on Aging The California Department of Aging contracts with and provides leadership and direction to Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)that coordinate a wide array of services to seniors and adults with disabilities at the community level and serve as the focal...

Road Closures

Pleaes visit the Caltrans QuickMap to view several types of real-time traffic information layered on a Google Map. The information includes traffic speed, lane and road closures due to construction and maintenance activities, incident reports.

November 2018 Emergency Proclamations & Declarations

Federal Disaster Declarations November 09, 2018 – California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires November 12, 2018 – Governor Brown Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires –...

Local Contacts

Contacts and resources for the affected counties. Butte County Missing Persons Call Center Numbers (530) 538 – 6570 (530) 538 – 7544 (530) 538 – 7671 Please see the Butte County website for the missing persons list that is being kept by the Butte...

Current Shelters

Current Shelter Information For up to date shelter information, please go the the Red Cross website. If you have pets and are in need of a place to house them, please come to 2357 Fair Street, Chico. This is in the Silver Dollar Fair Grounds. Ease the minds of your...

November 2018 Information

Cal OES Fire, Law Enforcement and Regional personnel are currently working with other response agencies to address all emergency management, evacuation and mutual aid needs for the 2018 Wildfires. The recent sustained, high temperatures around the state, along with...

July 2018 Information

Cal OES Fire, Law Enforcement and Regional personnel are currently working with other response agencies to address all emergency management, evacuation and mutual aid needs for the 2018 Wildfires. The recent sustained, high temperatures around the state, along with...

Tax Assistance

Special Fee Waivers and Filing Extensions Emergency Tax Relief for Business Owners (CDTFA) Emergency tax or fee relief may be available for business owners or feepayers directly affected by disasters through the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration...

Social Security

For information on applying for social security benefits, survivor benefits, or if you need assistance in expediting the delivery of your check delayed by the disaster, contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) automated telephone services at 1-800-772-1213, or...

Additional Resources

Price Gouging The California Department of Real Estate issued a warning against price gouging for rental housing for victims of this year’s California wildfire. The Department is reminding licensees that price gouging is a criminal offense in counties where a state of...

Rebuilding

Rebuilding After a Wildfire What you need to know when returning home after a wildfire Ready for Wildfire Main Website LinkPost Wildfire Recovery – Returning Home Post Wildfire Recovery – Rebuilding/Debris Removal Info Hire or File a Complaint regarding a contractor:...

Resources for Local Government

Emergency Housing and Local Shelter Crisis Ordinances Emergency Housing Information Bulletin (IB 2018-01) Updated Link – Emergency Housing Information Bulletin Appendix Link Shelter Crisis Government Code California Chapter of the American Planning Association The...

Housing Assistance

Compendium of Local Emergency Ordinances – Housing The CA Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) compiled a list of emergency ordinances and other actions by local government following the 2017 fires, which may serve as a helpful tool for recovery and...

Small Business Administration (SBA)

For business and residential recovery from physical damage in Shasta County and to help businesses in contiguous counties with financial losses. SBA offers federal low-interest disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, most private nonprofit organizations, homeowners...

FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) Program

FEMA Individual Assistance (Applies to Lake and Shasta County Only) FEMA offers Individual Assistance after a disaster to help begin your recovery. Our Individual Assistance page offers you a look at the steps and options available to you. Registering online...

FEMA Public Assistance Program

FEMA Public Assistance (Applies to Lake and Shasta County Only) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may be offering Public Assistance to counties affected by the statewide wildfires. Intent of Public Assistance To provide assistance to address immediate...

Grant Assistance

(Applies to Lake and Shasta County Only) U.S. Economic Development Administration Disaster Supplemental Funding EDA awards grants to eligible entities to address economic challenges in disaster-impacted areas. These grants support disaster recovery activities in areas...

Debris Removal

Shasta County/City of Redding Ash Cleanup Press Release from the County of Shasta and City of Redding on Wildfire Ash Cleanup. Safety Resources Property owners who desire to search debris from their properties for possible salvageable items, should do with caution and...

Debris Removal Contacts

County Offices of Environmental Health Contacts at the county level for questions concerning debris removal. Lake County Environmental Health Mendocino County Shasta County Lake County Clean up Debris Removal Operations Center CountyLocationDays/Hours Shasta1300...

Consumer Awareness

Scams The Attorney General regulates charities and the professional fundraisers who solicit on their behalf. The purpose of this oversight is to protect charitable assets for their intended use and ensure that the charitable donations contributed by Californians are...

Transportation

Caltrans QuickMap​​​​​ (Mobile Phone Link Here) The Caltrans QuickMap web page presents several types of real-time traffic inf​ormation layered on a Google Map. The information includes traffic speed, lane and road closures due to construction and maintenance...

Food and Agriculture

FOOD BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR SHASTA COUNTY WILDFIRE VICTIMS BEGINNING AUGUST 22, 2018 Redding-area food banks are operating and able to provide emergency food supplies to Carr Fire victims. Click here for a full list.

Food and Agriculture

No one in California should go hungry. Services are available to provide sustenance for impacted individuals and their families. CalFresh Program If you have been affected by a disaster and are in need of food assistance, you can apply for benefits through the...

Legal Assistance

Equal Housing Protection Homeowners, homebuyers and tenants have protection from housing discrimination under California Civil Rights laws through the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). DFEH is responsible for enforcing state fair housing laws that make...

Record Replacement

County Specific Additional Resources Lake: http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Directory/Assessor-Recorder.htm Mariposa: http://www.mariposacounty.org/index.aspx?NID=110 Mendocino...

Record Replacement

Resources for record replacements can be found on this page. Listed below are state and county contacts that can be helpful in replacing records lost due to the fires. California Department Of Motor Vehicles: The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can...

Health Information

Fire Response and Recovery CalEPA and its departments assist local, state and federal agencies during and after major wildfires. The services provided include emergency air monitoring by the California Air Resources Board, identification and removal of hazardous...

Air Monitoring

Air Quality Now Check the air quality where you live with AirNow Alerts and levels given regularly for spare air and sensitivity groups https://monitoring.airfire.org/monitoring/AirNow Announcements How Smoke from Fires Can Affect Your Health | AirNow.gov U.S. Forest...

July 2018 Emergency Proclamations & Declarations

Federal Disaster Declarations July 28, 2018 – Governor Brown Lowers Capitol Flags in Honor of Fallen Firefighters, Secures Federal Assistance to Support Communities Impacted by Carr Fire State of Emergency Proclamations July 28, 2018 – Governor Brown...

Health Information

The DMHC has prepared a list of health plans operating in Shasta and Riverside counties, along with their toll-free numbers so that enrollees affected by the California Wildfires can receive help. Click here for the list. CDPH Recommend Ways to Avoid Potential Health...

Employment Assistance

Job Services The California Employment Development Department and local partner agencies at all America’s Job Center of California SM locations throughout the state offer a wide variety of employment services, such as job search and referrals, and training. Job...

Volunteer and Donate

If you would like to donate, cash donations are preferred because they reduce the amount of labor and the expense of sorting, packing, transporting and distributing donated goods. Relief agencies can use cash to meet survivors’ specific needs more quickly while also...

Assistance Centers

Local Assistance and Disaster Recovery Centers The Local Assistance Center is a one-stop-shop with critical government services for residents who have been impacted by the fires. Replace lost or destroyed vital documents (ID, financial information, etc.) and get...

Octubre 2017 Recursos

Asistencia Por Desastre Asistencia Y Servicios de Recuperación por Desastre Diferencias Entre la Asistencia Individual y la Asistencia Pública La Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) puede proporcionar dos tipos de asistencia...

Diciembre 2017 Recursos

Descripción General del Incidente Los vientos feroces de Santa Ana, combinados con arbustos secos y árboles muertos, alimentaron múltiples incendios en los condados de Ventura, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino y Santa Barbara. El primero de los...

Julio 2018 Recursos

Recogido de Escombros Condado de Shasta –  Permiso de derecho de entrada para recogido de escombros Ciudad de Redding – Permiso de derecho de entrada para recogido de escombros Ya está disponible la Asistencia de Desempleo por Desastre Natural para los...

Tribal

Tribal communities affected by the wildfires can find assistance through these websites which provide resources and information on preparedness, emergency management and other aid. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Tribal Affairs FEMA Tribal Affairs provides...

Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

Area Agencies on Aging The California Department of Aging contracts with and provides leadership and direction to Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)that coordinate a wide array of services to seniors and adults with disabilities at the community level and serve as the focal...

Veterans

County Veterans Service Officers (CVSO) The County Veterans Service Officers (CVSO) plays a critical role in the Veteran’s advocacy system and is often the initial contact in the community for Veterans’ services. The CVSO is committed to providing a vital and...

State Employees

As a state employee, if you or a family member are impacted by the fires in California, you may be eligible to receive state benefits. As we have multiple fires burning throughout the state, you or your family might be impacted. Below is some helpful information about...