Crisis Response ResourcesDisaster Assistance
FEMA has extended its deadline to register for assistance. The new deadline is November 21, 2020. Even if you think you will not be eligible for assistance you should still register because there are a variety of assistance programs, including rental assistance, essential home repairs, personal property losses and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance for which you may be eligible. The deadline for Small Business Administration Loans has also been extended. Register for FEMA first and then with the SBA. Let's be honest, 2020 has been rough - don't hesitate to reach out for help
Mental Health Resources in English and Spanish Community Food If your family or someone you know needs food, use this map to determine other meal and food pick-up locations and times. Students can get free food (through December) from Pacific School every school day 11:00-1:00. Need help of any kind?
Start by calling 211. They can help you get connected with what you need. English Spanish Useful information in English and Spanish. Also see Pacific School's Community Resources Page |
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Fire-Related Resources
Central hub for donating and receiving help: https://screlief.com
Current shelter capacity, news updates, etc: www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/FireResources.aspx
Fire updates, services, donation opportunities, etc: www.santacruzcoe.org/wildfires
Damage Assessment Map: www.santacruzcounty.us/FireRecovery/DamageAssessmentMap.aspx
Free Food: sccoe.link/food_service_map
Air Qaulity: www.purpleair.com/map?opt=1/mAQI/a10/cC0#11.81/36.96986/-121.87117
Recovery Resource Center: The County of Santa Cruz has opened up a Recovery Resource Center (RRC) located at 140 Front Street at the Kaiser Permanente Arena in Downtown Santa Cruz. It is open from 11 am -7 pm everyday and has staff from County, State and Federal government, and other agencies to help you replace lost documents and apply for aid. The County has also created a virtual Recovery Center that has information online about all of these services.
If Your Home Is Affected: Please register with FEMA here. If you have a lost or damaged business, register with FEMA and then apply online with the Small Business Administration for disaster loan assistance. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo has put together a very comprehensive packet of information that is a step by step guide for wildfire disaster victims.
Voting for Evacuees: There is information on the County Elections website with information for what steps fire evacuees can take. Elections Clerk Pellerin suggests that people identify a mailing address of a friend, family member, work place, P.O. Box, etc. where they will be able to receive their ballot. You should do this ideally before September 14. You do not need to re-register, just change the address where your ballot will be mailed. Your domicile will remain the same. Please visit the County Elections website to change your address and find out all necessary information. If you do not receive your ballot for whatever reason, you will still be able to vote either by visiting a polling place beginning October 31, or by remote accessible vote by mail ballot (used by many overseas and military voters).
Central hub for donating and receiving help: https://screlief.com
Current shelter capacity, news updates, etc: www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/FireResources.aspx
Fire updates, services, donation opportunities, etc: www.santacruzcoe.org/wildfires
Damage Assessment Map: www.santacruzcounty.us/FireRecovery/DamageAssessmentMap.aspx
Free Food: sccoe.link/food_service_map
Air Qaulity: www.purpleair.com/map?opt=1/mAQI/a10/cC0#11.81/36.96986/-121.87117
Recovery Resource Center: The County of Santa Cruz has opened up a Recovery Resource Center (RRC) located at 140 Front Street at the Kaiser Permanente Arena in Downtown Santa Cruz. It is open from 11 am -7 pm everyday and has staff from County, State and Federal government, and other agencies to help you replace lost documents and apply for aid. The County has also created a virtual Recovery Center that has information online about all of these services.
If Your Home Is Affected: Please register with FEMA here. If you have a lost or damaged business, register with FEMA and then apply online with the Small Business Administration for disaster loan assistance. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo has put together a very comprehensive packet of information that is a step by step guide for wildfire disaster victims.
Voting for Evacuees: There is information on the County Elections website with information for what steps fire evacuees can take. Elections Clerk Pellerin suggests that people identify a mailing address of a friend, family member, work place, P.O. Box, etc. where they will be able to receive their ballot. You should do this ideally before September 14. You do not need to re-register, just change the address where your ballot will be mailed. Your domicile will remain the same. Please visit the County Elections website to change your address and find out all necessary information. If you do not receive your ballot for whatever reason, you will still be able to vote either by visiting a polling place beginning October 31, or by remote accessible vote by mail ballot (used by many overseas and military voters).
More Fire and General Crisis-Response Resources
Helpful websites related to support for survivors of wildfires:
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/parents_guidelines_for_helping_children_impacted_by_wildfires.pdf
https://www.apa.org/topics/wildfires#:~:text=Eat%20well%2Dbalanced%20meals%2C%20get,manage%20or%20lessen%20your%20distress.
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//wildfires_parents_media_coverage.pdf
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/natural-disaster-resources/helping-children-after-a-wildfire-tips-for-parents-and-teachers
General Crisis Response:
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/recovery-from-large-scale-crises-guidelines-for-crisis-teams-and-administrators
https://apps.nasponline.org/search-results.aspx?q=managing+school+crises
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/simple_activities_for_children_and_adolescents_final.pdf
https://www.nctsn.org/resources/after-crisis-helping-young-children-heal
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/recovering-emotionally.html
Resources during Pandemic:
https://covid19k12counseling.org
http://www.wisconsinnetwork.org/blog/equity-guide
Helpful websites related to support for survivors of wildfires:
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/parents_guidelines_for_helping_children_impacted_by_wildfires.pdf
https://www.apa.org/topics/wildfires#:~:text=Eat%20well%2Dbalanced%20meals%2C%20get,manage%20or%20lessen%20your%20distress.
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//wildfires_parents_media_coverage.pdf
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/natural-disaster-resources/helping-children-after-a-wildfire-tips-for-parents-and-teachers
General Crisis Response:
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/recovery-from-large-scale-crises-guidelines-for-crisis-teams-and-administrators
https://apps.nasponline.org/search-results.aspx?q=managing+school+crises
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/simple_activities_for_children_and_adolescents_final.pdf
https://www.nctsn.org/resources/after-crisis-helping-young-children-heal
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/recovering-emotionally.html
Resources during Pandemic:
https://covid19k12counseling.org
http://www.wisconsinnetwork.org/blog/equity-guide