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/

For general wildfire information see the 211 Wildfire Resources web page. https://211connectingpoint.org/wildfire-resources/
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Wildfire resources are provided by 211 Connecting Point.
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Specific incident recovery information may appear below. 

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 th… [read more]

For general wildfire information see the 211 Wildfire Resources web page. https://211connectingpoint.org/wildfire-resources/ -------------------------------------- Wildfire resources are provided by 211 Connecting Point. -------------------------------------- Specific incident recovery information may appear below.

RECOVERY
Call 211 or 833-342-5211 for the latest information and available resources to support your recovery.

RECOVERY INFORMATION
FEMA’s Recovering from Disaster guide offers advice for you and your family on safety, health, and mental well-being after a disaster. This guide offers tips about returning home, seeking help, coping, and helping others.
FEMA’s Helping Children Cope with Disaster booklet offers parents, caregivers, and other adults suggestions on how to help children cope with the effects of disaster, as well as how to be prepared before a disaster strikes.
For recovery information from Placer County officials, vi… [read more]

211 Connecting Point provides information about local disasters. Find info at links below for the January 2023 winter storm affecting Nevada and Placer Counties.

Winter Storm Info from Nevada County

• Ready Nevada County Dashboard - for current incident information - https://nevcounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=dfae8e3b36e3455bbf9dcc865349e72e

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Winter Storm Info from Placer County

• Ready Placer Dashboard - for current incident information - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/07930e6e8f034ae4bba71e8bfedb2779/page/Ready-Placer/

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Winter storm resources can be found on the 211 Winter Weather Resources page here: https://211connectingpoint.org/winter-weather-resources/ 

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Evacuation Language and Definitions:

• Evacuation Order: Immediate threat to life and a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to public access
• Evacuation Warning: Potential threat to life and/or prop…

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211 Connecting Point can refer people to other 211 call centers in California and around the USA. 211 Contact Center Representatives can access a PDF document for California that contains County, Phone Number, Lead Entity, Website, and State Region served. To find contact centers around the United States visit https://www.211.org/about-us/your-local-211

You can also call 866-FIND-211 (866-346-3211) to find your county's 211 in California. Your call can be transferred to your local 2-1-1.

(Note: If you work at a 2-1-1 in California and would like your county to route appropriately through the 866-find-211 phone line, please contact Eve Hamilton at ehamilton@icfs.org.)

 

California 211 Direct Phone Numbers

2‑1‑1 is a free telephone number providing access to local community services. 2‑1‑1 is available in multiple languages, allowing people access to information and to obtain referrals for resources such as physical and mental health, housing, utility, food…

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211 Connecting Point provides information about local fires. The Mosquito Fire is directly affecting Placer County and El Dorado County.

For Placer County, see 211 Mosquito Wildfire Resources page for latest info: https://211connectingpoint.org/mosquito-wildfire-resources-placer-county/

For El Dorado County call their 2-1-1. From within El Dorado county call 2-1-1. From outside El Dorado county call 1-833-223-9797.

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Mosquito Fire Info from Placer County

• Ready Placer: Current Incidents Dashboard - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/07930e6e8f034ae4bba71e8bfedb2779/page/Current-Incidents
• Placer County Sheriff's Office Evacuation Map - https://pcsogis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=34e6172213b540c8b8b064d8a7da4f76
• CalFire Info - https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2022/9/6/mosquito-fire

Activated shelters and evacuation centers can be found on 211 Mosquito Wildfire Resources page here.

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211 Connecting Point provides information about the 2021 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@fem… [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]