Assisting Mountain Fire impacted residents
If your home was damaged or destroyed, please complete this short survey so we can understand your needs and get in touch.
Purpose
Mission:
As the collaborative of organizations (nonprofit, faith-based, private and public sector) working to assist households impacted by disasters, the mission of the Long Term Disaster Recovery Group of Ventura County (VC LTDRG) is to strengthen area-wide disaster coordination in the affected area by sharing information, simplifying resident access to services, and jointly addressing cases with disaster-caused recovery needs.
Purpose:
The VC LTDRG will provide coordinated management of long-term recovery assistance to residents of Ventura County who have unmet disaster caused needs. The VC LTDRG will seek to provide spiritual, emotional, physical and financial resources to those affected by the disaster regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability or religious preference.
News and Support
Survivor to Survivor Rebuilding Talk - Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 6pm
Location: 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd, Camarillo
Hear about the lessons and insights from a panel of homeowners that rebuilt after the Thomas Fire. Local Love Project Founder Kat Merrick will be lead the discussion and Q&A.
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Fannie Mae provides FREE assistance to renters and homeowners, even if you don't have a Fannie Mae mortgage. Get personalized support and access assistance at Fannie Mae Disaster Relief.
Downloadable PDFs:
Disaster Response Flyer for Homeowners (en español)
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SBA Disaster Loans are available for home rebuilding, repairs, property replacement as well as for businesses.
Interest Rates as low as 2.563% for homeowners/renters and as low as 4% for businesses.
For:Business Loans up to $2M for repairs/replacements of real estate, machinery, equipment, inventory, and other assets.
Economic Injury Loans for small businesses, agricultural cooperatives and nonprofits, regardless of property damage.
Homeowner Loans up to $500,000 for real estate repairs.
Personal Property Loans for homeowners and renters may qualify for up to $100,000 to repair/replace personal property, including vehicles.
lnformation on disaster assistance information can be found at sba.gov/disaster. The SBA also hosts a Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955. You can meet in person with an SBA counselor at 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd. in Camarillo.
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Eligibility and Limitations:
Assistance is limited to a maximum of $1,000 per household.
Relief is strictly for housing-related expenses and does not cover costs associated with second mortgages, home equity lines of credit, clothing, appliances, equipment, vehicle purchase or repair, mileage, or other non-housing-related expenses.
Application Deadline: Applications for relief must be submitted by January 31, 2025.
Updates from Community Partners
Disaster Case Managers will be contacting households in early January whose home was destroyed or suffered major damage. There are opportunities for financial assistance for which you may qualify. If you have questions please contact us at VenturaCountyLTRG@gmail.com .
What is a Disaster Case Manager?
Recovery and rebuilding a life after a disaster can be overwhelming. With so many applications, steps and follow-up, it can be hard to know where to start or who to contact. Disaster Case Managers (DCMs) are trained to help those who lack the resources necessary to recover or who need assistance with their recovery toward resilience. Disaster Case Management is a process in which a trained case manager partners with a survivor to plan and to facilitate a road to recovery and resilience. This process is focused on empowering the survivor to take responsibility for their own recovery while a DCM partners with them to navigate and to obtain the resources required to recover. Meet our DCMs!
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Local Love Project Mountain Fire Relief Shop
Free shopping for housewares, clothing and other items for those whose homes were damaged or destroyed.
Location: 528 Las Posas in the Ralph's shopping center, next to Starbucks.
January 2025 hours: Saturdays 11am- 4:00pm
We ask survivors when visiting the shop to please:
Bring an ID that matches your impacted address
You are welcome to come in once a week to shop and adhere to guidelines on household limits so that all can be assisted.
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Mental Health
It is natural to feel completely disoriented after a disaster. Resources are available to help you. Know that you will be okay, you will get through this, and allow for grace.
List of local free and low cost Emotional recovery and mental health wellness Resources
List of local free Legal Resources for fire impacted residents
Disasters can be especially challenging for children.
This helpful guide provides resources and tips for supporting kids emotionally and helping them cope with the aftermath. Written by and created for those who work in schools & non-profit organizations. - Your Playbook on How to Support Children, Youth, & Families During & After a Wildfire
Recovery Resources
You can find a full list of all available resources and programs for wildfire impacted residents (free and low-cost legal clinics, rebuilding seminars, insurance negotiation questions, rental assistance etc.) at:211now.com Resources for Mountain Fire
VenturaCountyRecovers.org: This is the official page for the County of Ventura and the cities and unincorporated areas affected by the fire. Ventura County Recovers is intended to guide residents through the recovery process, regardless of the size of their loss. Information listed here includes articles about recovery programs and information published by various government agencies.
United Policyholders: a non-profit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to be a trustworthy and useful information resource and a respected voice for consumers of all types of insurance. They don't take money from insurance companies. They provide guidance on buying insurance and navigating claims. here is the section specific to 2024 California Wildfires.