Rancho Santa Fe Association
Member Assistance Program

List of Steps for Recovery / Rebuilding Damaged Homes
List of Steps for Recovery / Rebuilding Destroyed Homes
Fire Rebuild Permit Processing

Links to Fire Recovery and Rebuilding Resources
November 1, 2007

The County of San Diego has established Local Assistance Centers for Fire Victims. Several different agencies are represented including FEMA, Insurance Companies, County Departments and the Contractors State License Board. The nearest LAC location is:

Rancho Bernardo

Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center 18448 West Bernardo Dr. San Diego, CA 92127

Mon - Fri 7am - 8pm Sat 8am - 4pm Sun 9am - 2pm

 

 

 

In addition, the following links may provide useful information regarding recovery, clean-up and rebuilding information for fire victims:

For information on erosion control resources that are distributed at several different County locations:

http://www.sdcountyrecovery.com/erosion_control.html

For general recovery and clean-up information:

http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/deh/firestorm-2007_home.html

For County Assessor / Recorder disaster related property tax relief:

http://arcc.co.san-diego.ca.us/arcc/default.aspx

For information on working with insurance companies:

http://www.sdcountyrecovery.com/insurance.html

For information on replacing personal documents:

http://www.sdcountyrecovery.com/replacing_personal_documents.html

For information on hiring a contractor:

http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Consumers/consumers-overview.asp

For what to do when returning to your home after a wildfire:

http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/deh/admin/pdf/firestorm_2007/after_a_wildfire.pdf

To register your cell phone and/or e-mail for regional notification (Reverse 911) during a disaster:

http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/oes/ready/signup.html

For information about the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):

http://www.fema.gov/assistance/process/guide.shtm

FEMA provides disaster grants and loans to individuals, businesses, communities, and states.  Disaster assistance for individuals is primarily for those who are under-insured or uninsured.