CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps and known federally as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), provides extra funds to help those who are in need each month to buy groceries.

CalFresh provides people with electronic “debit” cards (known as EBT) which they can use to buy most foods at many grocery stores, farmers markets, and some corner markets/gas stations.

Applying for CalFresh

• Californians can visit BenefitsCal.com or GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 877-847-3663 (FOOD)
• CalFresh is a low income program; the gross income limit is 200% of the Federal Poverty Line
  • That said, CalFresh program rules are complex; some income is not countable, and some individuals with income below 200% FPL may not qualify for CalFresh

ebtEDGE

• The ebtEDGE application provides EBT cardholders with increased card/account management tools
• It can be downloaded from the app store, or accessed via a web browser

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The Nevada County Department of Social Services provides information on how to replace food that was lost or damaged in a qualifying emergency using CalFresh.

A form must be submitted within 10 days of the end of an event, such as a power outage. Sometimes counties extend the deadline beyond 10 days.

To Apply for Replacement Benefits

Complete and submit Replacement or Disaster Supplement Affidavit (CF 303) to apply for CalFresh replacement benefits after disaster.

• In Person | Nevada County Department of Social Services suggests that people come in person to a DSS office for most efficient service.
• Online | BenefitsCal.com

Forms

Fax the completed form to 530-265-9860.

• English CF 303 form
• Spanish CF 303 form

Locations

• Grass Valley | Brighton Greens
  • 988 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949
  • 530-265-1340
• Nevada City | Eric Rood Administrative Center
  • 950 Maidu Ave, Suite 120, Nevada City, CA 95959
  • 530-265-1340
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The American Red Cross Gold Country Region has two chapters:

• Northern California Chapter - serving a vast area of Northern California, including Nevada County
• Sierra-Delta Chapter - serving Placer County and the counties of Yolo, Sacramento, El Dorado, Amador, San Joaquin, Calaveras, Alpine, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne

The American Red Cross California Gold Country Region (including Northern CA and Sierra-Delta chapters) has the following resources available for people affected by wildfires.

Evacuation Points and Shelters

• Find an updated national list of sites here.  

Red Cross Disaster Health Services

• 24-Hour Hotline: 669-444-0776

Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Services

• 24-Hour Hotline: 571-535-1661
  

Web pages

• Home - http://www.redcross.org
• Evacuation Points and Shelters - http://www.redcross.org/shelter

Finding Loved Ones After A Disaster

When people are in American Red Cross (ARC) care at shelters, ARC observes strict confidentiality, so will not release names of clients.

• Tips for finding loved ones
  

Web pages

• Home - http://www.redcross.org/ca/sacramento
• Tips for Finding Loved Ones - https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/contact-and-locate-loved-ones.html

Animal Care Services is a division of the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department. Animal Care Services provides service for the unincorporated areas of Yuba County. Animal Care Services does not provide field services to the City of Wheatland, City of Marysville, or Beale Air Force Base; however it does provide licensing services for the City of Wheatland ONLY.

Services include:

·  Stray/injured animal pickup and impound

·  Dog bite investigations and nuisance complaints

·  Animal rescue (locked vehicles, abuse cases)

·  Dog licensing and low-cost vaccination/spay-neuter clinics

·  Pet adoptions (includes vaccines, microchip, spay/neuter, license)

·  Rabies control and quarantine

·  Public education on pet care and disaster response

Web pages

• Home - https://www.yuba.gov/departments/sheriff-coroner/animal_care/index.php

The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) provides tools and resources for Californians who have been impacted by disasters.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.caloes.ca.gov/

The Contractors State License Board provides public access to construction-related consumer protection tools and guidance through the Contractors State License Board (CSLB).

Services include:

• Access to contractor license verification and complaint filing
• Tips for hiring and working with contractors
• Guidance on solar installations and owner-builder responsibilities
• Consumer education on mechanics liens, civil judgments, and small claims court
• Information on reporting unlicensed activity and viewing CSLB’s Most Wanted list
• Resources for disaster-related construction issues

Web pages

• Home - https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Consumer.aspx

The Disability Disaster Access and Resources Program (DDAR) a joint effort with the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) and PG&E to support people with disabilities and older adults before, during, and after a PSPS event.

The program enables qualified customers who use electrical medical devices to access backup portable batteries through a grant, lease-to-own or the FreedomTech low-interest financial loan program.

Transportation resources, lodging and food options are also provided through an online application process to qualified customers. CFILC administers all aspects of the program.

Web pages

• Home - https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/
• PSPS resources - https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/public-safety-power-shutoffs/

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) administers these benefits, which are available to workers, business owners, and self-employed individuals who lost their jobs or businesses or had their work hours reduced due to the ongoing wildfires or other disasters.

Web pages

• Home - https://edd.ca.gov/en
• Disaster Benifits - https://edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Disaster_Unemployment_Assistance.htm
• About - https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/disaster_related_services.htm

California Department Of Insurance has a Senate Bill 824 (2018) that requires a mandatory one-year moratorium on insurance companies canceling or non-renewing residential insurance policies in certain areas within or adjacent to a fire perimeter after a declared state of emergency is issued by the Governor. https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/140-catastrophes/MandatoryOneYearMoratoriumNonRenewals.cfm

If you receive a Notice of Cancellation or Non-Renewal after a declared state of emergency:
If you received a notice of cancellation or non-renewal after the declared state of emergency that relates to the fire associated with your Zip Code, and the reason for the cancellation or non-renewal relates to wildfire risk, you should:

1. Contact your insurance company to seek a reinstatement of the policy.
2. If your insurer refuses, you are encouraged to contact us and file a Request for Assistance at http://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/101-help/index.cfm.

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