See info and resources specific to 2021 California wildfires here: https://uphelp.org/disaster-recovery-help/2021-ca-wildfires/

Through United Policyholders' Roadmap to Recovery program, you can access free, trustworthy help navigating the process of returning to a wildfire damaged area, repairing and replacing damaged and destroyed property, and collecting all available insurance funds. See info here: uphelp.org/recovery/

The Antelope, Beckwourth, Cache, Caldor Fire, Dixie Fire, Glen, Lava, McFarland, Monument, McCash, River Complex, and River Fires have affected many California residents. The CalFire Incident Report on the fires can be viewed here: www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/

Wildfire resources are provided by 211 Connecting Point.

RIVER FIRE RECOVERY

RECOVERY NAVIGATORS FOR NEVADA COUNTY RESIDENTS
Connecting Point offers Recovery Navigators for Nevada County residents impacted by the River Fire. Call 211 or 833-342-5211 to receive a referral to a Navigator who will contact you within one business day to offer assistance during your recovery process.

Navigators will work one-on-one with individuals and families that have been impacted by the River Fire. Meeting regularly and as needed, the Navigators will be able to work with you step-by-step throughout the recovery process, provide you with resources for any need that comes up, navigate the County, State, Federal re-building processes that you will encounter, advocate for additional resources as needed, provide a physical place where you can print, fax, email, and copy documents, and keep you up to date with any updates as they are released.

FEDERAL, STATE, & COUNTY RECOVERY INFORMATION

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Wildfire resources are provided by 211 Connecting Point.

ALERTS
To SIGN UP for Placer Alerts, visit www.placer-alert.org.

EVACUATIONS
To see an interactive map of the evacuation area for Placer County (including incident-specific zones for the River Fire) view the PCSO River Fire evacuation map.

CALFIRE MAP
Cal Fire statewide fire map & incident information here.

EVACUATION CENTERS
There are no Temporary Evacuation Points & Congregate Shelters currently open for River Fire evacuees.

IF ALL ARE CLOSED: SHELTER OPTIONS FROM RED CROSS
If you are under a mandatory Evacuation Order and Temporary Evacuation Points are closed, you can call Red Cross 24/7 at 1-844-236-0153.

ANIMAL EVACUATIONS

• For animal evacuations: Contact Placer County Animal Services Center at 530-886-5500. Dial extension 2.
• For evacuees: Evacuees requiring support with animals are encouraged to seek boarding, hotel or other options. If additional support is needed, small or large animals can be taken to the Placer …

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211 Connecting Point provides information about the River Fire.

FEDERAL

On August 24, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approves California Disaster Declaration. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Lassen, Nevada, Placer, and Plumas.

Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can apply for assistance by the following means:

• Register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov
• Call FEMA’s Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 (1-800-621-FEMA)
• If you are hearing and speech impaired and use a text telephone (TTY), you may call 1-800-462-7585 (TTY)
• If you use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), please use the standard toll-free FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362

The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7am to 10pm (local Pacific Standard Time) seven days a week until further notice. General questions or comments about FEMA disaster assistance for individuals and families can be emailed to askia@fema.dhs… [read more]

People who are mandatorily evacuated due to wildfire or other disasters may have homeowners' or renters' insurance coverage to help with evacuation and relocation costs, even if their homes are not damaged or destroyed.

Additional Living Expense coverage, known as ALE, typically includes:

• Food and housing costs
• Furniture rental, relocation and storage
• And extra transportation expenses

Who to Contact:
Residents who have been evacuated should contact their insurance agent and/or the California Department of Insurance to find out what their renter's or homeowners' policy covers and other resources that may be available to them while the mandatory evacuation orders are in place. Evacuees are urged to contact their insurance company to verify their ALE coverage provision and limits and learn about requirements to use the coverage.

Receipts and Documentation:
It is critical to keep all receipts and document the date, time, and names of any insurance company employees you speak to regarding your … [read more]

American Red Cross Gold Country Region
The American Red Cross Gold Country Region has two chapters:

• Northern California Chapter - serving vast area of Northern California
• Sierra-Delta Chapter - serving the counties of Placer, 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.
 
Contact Red Cross
Call: 1-800-REDCROSS/800-733-27677 or visit redcross.org/GetHelp
For all Red Cross disaster response and recovery services, or for additional information about emergency sheltering, recovery casework, shelf-stable meals, emergency and recovery supplies, financial assistance, disaster health services, disaster mental health services and spiritual care services.
 
Evacuation Points and Shelters
Call 530-276-8034
• Find an updated national list of sites at redcross.org/shelter.  
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American Red Cross Gold Country Region
The American Red Cross Gold Country Region has two chapters:

• Northern California Chapter - serving vast area of Northern California
• Sierra-Delta Chapter - serving the counties of Placer, 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.
 
Contact Red Cross
Call: 1-800-REDCROSS/800-733-2767 or visit redcross.org/GetHelp
For all Red Cross disaster response and recovery services, or for additional information about emergency sheltering, recovery casework, shelf-stable meals, emergency and recovery supplies, financial assistance, disaster health services, disaster mental health services and spiritual care services.
 
Evacuation Points and Shelters
Call 530-276-8034
• Find an updated national list of sites at redcross.org/she… [read more]

In the event of disasters and emergencies, the Animal Control department of the Nevada County Sheriff's Office oversees animal evacuation.

Animal Evacuation information is event specific. Details will come from the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services. Though animal evac may be at the Nevada County fairgrounds, it may somewhere else if, for example, there is an event underway at the fairgrounds.

Specific information will be available by calling 2-1-1 or 833-342-5211.
Or Nevada County Sheriff's Office non-emergency dispatch 530-265-7880.

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If activated...
ANIMAL EVACUATION CENTER
Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949
Go to Gate 8, Brighton St. at McCourtney

For information in the event of an emergency, visit the Ready Nevada County dashboard at http://readynevadacounty.com/dashboard, call 211, or consult trusted information sources.

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Day to day, the Animal Control department oversees … [read more]

Locates all taxable property within Nevada County, identifies the owner of each parcel of taxable property, establishes the assessed value of all taxable property in accordance with the law, and publishes annual and supplemental assessment rolls.

Returning Veterans: Enlisting Their Skills for CAL FIRE Service (R.V.E.T.S.)

CAL FIRE is a State of California equal employment opportunity employer, offering a variety of job opportunities on a statewide basis. CAL FIRE’s R.V.E.T.S. program can assist veterans, service members, and their families with integration and transition into service with the Department. For information on how to navigate the State of California civil service system and the benefits afforded to those who have served and/or are serving in the U.S. Armed Services, please visit the Department’s R.V.E.T.S. page or contact the R.V.E.T.S. Hotline.

Website: www.fire.ca.gov/

Email: CALFIRErecruitment@fire.ca.gov