If my home or business was damaged/destroyed in the wildfire, what should I do?

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Adria Wells · Accepted Answer

1. If you have insurance for your home, personal property, vehicle, and/or business, contact your insurance agent/company to seek assistance on filing a claim.

2. Register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The TTY number for hearing impaired is 1-800-462-7585. You may also register online by going to wwww.disasterassistance.gov. Be prepared to provide essential information such as name, address, address where damages occurred, social security number, phone number, etc.

3. Visit a Disaster Recovery Center where a variety of services and assistance is available from federal, state, local, and nonprofit organizations, including home and personal property losses, business loss and recovery, replacement of vital records and documents, DMV license replacement, tax assistance, unemployment information, etc.

Butte County (Chico): Chico Mall - Former Sears Store 1982 East 20th Street, Chico, Ca 95828 Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Butte County (Oroville): Oroville Store Front Location 1982 East 20th Street, Chico, Ca 95828 Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Ventura County: Malibu Courthouse in Malibu Civic Center 23525 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265 Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Los Angeles County: Conrad N. Hilton Foundation 30440 Agoura Rd. Agoura Hills, CA 91301 Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.