Update – March 27, 2024
As California has weathered extreme weather the past few months resulting in rain, snow, wind and flooding and especially in San Diego County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has led the efforts to respond to and recover from these widespread storm impacts. Involving nearly every part of state government, the work now turns to recovery where Cal OES, state agency staff, federal and local partners work diligently to ensure communities in San Diego County can get back on the road to recovery following the storms in late January 2024.
Cal OES, the County of San Diego and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), along with other state and local partners, has opened two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in San Diego County.
Mountain View Community Center
641 South Boundary Street
San Diego, CA 92113
Hours: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (daily)
Spring Valley Library
836 Kempton Street
Spring Valley, CA 91977
Hours: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (daily)
State Agencies available at both locations:
- Employment Development Department (EDD)
- California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
- California Franchise Tax Board (FTB)
HOW TO APPLY FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE
Individuals, families and business owners in San Diego County covered in the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration who sustained losses can apply for disaster assistance:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
- Calling 800-621-3362
- By using the FEMA smartphone application
- If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service
- In person at a Disaster Recovery Center (locations above)
DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS
Disaster recovery centers are a one-stop shop to provide survivors resources.
At a disaster recovery center, residents and business owners can apply for federal assistance and access other available resources from local, state and non-profit agencies. These can include learning about disaster assistance programs, find housing and rental assistance information, meet with state agency representatives, and get help from non-profits.
When visiting a disaster recovery center to apply for disaster assistance, it’s helpful to bring some important information with you.
- Address of the damaged primary residence
- Insurance coverage information
- Current phone number and mailing address
- Bank account information
MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION
The state of California is committed to continuing our support to California communities in San Diego County and maximizing state and federal aid to those who have been adversely impacted by the late January 2024 storms
On February 19, at Governor Newsom’s request, the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for San Diego County was approved. Federal disaster assistance is now available to affected California communities in San Diego County following the storms in late January 2024. The President can declare a Major Disaster Declaration for any natural event that the President believes has caused damage of such severity that it is beyond the combined capabilities of state and local governments to respond. A Major Disaster Declaration provides a wide range of federal assistance programs for individuals and public infrastructure. To learn more about the federal assistance available from the late January 2024 storms, visit this page.