Newly updated from last year's Wine Country Fire post to support folks to begin the rebuilding process. With additional resources to offer support or to help cope with the aftermath of the recent fires. Each section tile is a hyperlink for more info.
Apply for FEMA Disaster Relief Funds
Those affected by the California wildfire should apply for assistance by calling toll-free to (800) 621-FEMA (3362). Disaster victims may register by calling this number. You do not have to wait to go to a disaster assistance center. The number for speech and hearing impaired individuals is (800) 462-7585. Federal disaster assistance available for residents and businesses in the affected counties includes temporary housing assistance, disaster loans and other needs assistance grants.
FHA Mortgage Insurance for Disaster Victims
The Section 203(h) program allows the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to insure mortgages made by qualified lenders to victims of a major disaster who have lost their homes and are in the process of rebuilding or buying another home.
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
The California office of Emergency Services provides information and links to various sites for information about assistance programs for wildfire victims
Additional ways to help others:
Airbnb – Open Homes Program
American Red Cross Volunteer Info
Northern California United Way to volunteer or donate
North Valley Community Foundation Fire Relief Fund