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LATEST UPDATES:
4/16/24 – On April 13, 2024, a Disaster Declaration was made by the President regarding the severe winter storms in California that occurred from 1/31/24 – 2/9/24. For more information, visit 4769 | FEMA.Gov. The State is in the process of requesting approval for individual assistance programs as part of this declaration. Residents can seek assistance using resources shared by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) available online. When there are updates on individual assistance, this website will be updated. Here are the latest updates:
4/9/2024:
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Recovery Questions and Facts
DID THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROCLAIM A LOCAL EMERGENCY?
Yes, on February 4, 2024 the County of Los Angeles proclaimed a local emergency due to the early February 2024 Winter Storm. The County is in the process of assessing damage to infrastructure and private properties countywide, as well as supporting residents with their individual recovery efforts. Please visit LA County Recovers for more information.
I AM A TORRANCE BUSINESS OWNER WHO EXPERIENCED FLOODING AND DAMAGE TO MY FLOOR. CAN THE CITY DIRECT ME TO RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE OR LOAN?
Businesses or other establishments that have suffered damages due to the storm that may result in lost wages for employees, the state may be able to provide funding to assist those organizations negatively affected. The South Bay Workforce Investment Board is available to provide any such assistance. For more information go to www.sbwib.org or contact the Office of Economic Development by email economicdevelopment@torranceca.gov or (310) 618-5807.
I EXPERIENCED MAJOR DAMAGE TO MY BACKYARD AND BEDROOM DUE TO FLOODING. MY HOME INSURANCE IS NOT HELPING ME, CAN SOMEONE AT THE CITY OFFER ASSISTANCE TO HELP NAVIGATE RECOVERY EFFORTS?
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) provides assistance on insurance issues, such as claim handling delays, additional living expenses, underinsurance disputes, availability, etc. The Insurance Commissioner wants to make sure that the claim process moves as smoothly and as quickly as possible and that any underinsurance issues are investigated. If you are experiencing difficulty with the processing of your claim or wish to have an underinsurance issue investigated, contact the officers at the CDI’s Consumer Hotline at 1-800-927-4357(HELP), (TTY: 1-800-482-4833) or visit the CDI website at: www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/101-help. For additional information visit the DFEH website at: https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/Housing/
MY CARPORT WAS FLOODED AND WE NEED HELP WITH REPAIRS. IS THERE ASSISTANCE FROM THE FEMA PROGRAM?
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) can assist with manufactured housing questions including repairs, installations, and/or registration and titling. For other types of housing recovery funding opportunities, please contact your local housing or economic development department. More information can be found at Disaster-Recovery-Assistance-and-Services-Brochure (ca.gov)
I COULD NOT WORK BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER, ARE THERE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY DISASTERS IN CALIFORNIA?
The California Employment Development Department (www.edd.ca.gov) and local partner agencies at all of America’s Job Center of California SM locations throughout the state offer a wide variety of employment services, such as job search and referrals, and training. Job seekers and employers can connect with thousands of available job opportunities and qualified candidates through CalJobs, California’s online labor exchange system at www.caljobs.ca.gov. To find the nearest America’s Job Center of California, visit: www.americasjobcenter.ca.gov/.
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: Workers who lose their jobs due to no fault of their own, such as in the case of a disaster, may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. Eligibility for UI benefits requires that individuals be unemployed or working less than full time, be able to work, be seeking work, and be willing to accept a suitable job. The quickest and easiest way to apply is online. If you already have a UI claim, the best way to reopen your claim is through UI Online. Visit the California Employment Development Department (EDD) website at: www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/ways_to_file.htm. UI claims also can be filed by telephone at 1-800-300-5616. (For Cantonese, call 1-800-547-3506; For Mandarin, call 1-866-303-0706; For Spanish, call 1-800-326-8937; For Vietnamese, call 1-800-547-2058; For TTY, call 1-800-815-9387).
The South Bay Workforce Investment Board is available to provide any such assistance for businesses or other establishments that have suffered damages due to the storm. For more information go to www.sbwib.org or contact the Office of Economic Development by email economicdevelopment@torranceca.gov or (310) 618-5807.
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: Workers who lose their jobs due to no fault of their own, such as in the case of a disaster, may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. Eligibility for UI benefits requires that individuals be unemployed or working less than full time, be able to work, be seeking work, and be willing to accept a suitable job. The quickest and easiest way to apply is online. If you already have a UI claim, the best way to reopen your claim is through UI Online. Visit the California Employment Development Department (EDD) website at: www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/ways_to_file.htm. UI claims also can be filed by telephone at 1-800-300-5616. (For Cantonese, call 1-800-547-3506; For Mandarin, call 1-866-303-0706; For Spanish, call 1-800-326-8937; For Vietnamese, call 1-800-547-2058; For TTY, call 1-800-815-9387).
The South Bay Workforce Investment Board is available to provide any such assistance for businesses or other establishments that have suffered damages due to the storm. For more information go to www.sbwib.org or contact the Office of Economic Development by email economicdevelopment@torranceca.gov or (310) 618-5807.
MY HOUSE WAS FLOODED AND I NEED TEMPORARY SHELTER, WHERE CAN I GET HELP?
The American Red Cross (Red Cross) provides emergency food, shelter, disaster health, and mental health services to individuals and families that have been affected by a disaster. Contact the ARC at 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767). If you have been affected by a disaster, “SAFE and WELL” provides a way for you to register yourself as “safe and well.” From a list of standard messages, you can select those that you want to communicate to your family members, letting them know of your well-being. For more information, visit the Red Cross website at: http://www.redcross.org/safeandwell
THE SALVATION ARMY: The Salvation Army provides a variety of services including help with food, household needs, clothing and personal needs. For more information call 1-800-SALARMY (725-2769) or visit the Salvation Army website at: www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org
You can also find information on crisis counseling, Senior and Disabled adult services, and general assistance programs if in need of food assistance by reading the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Disaster Recovery Assistance and Services Brochure at www.caloes.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/Recovery/Documents/Disaster-Recovery-Assistance-and-Services-Brochure.pdf
THE SALVATION ARMY: The Salvation Army provides a variety of services including help with food, household needs, clothing and personal needs. For more information call 1-800-SALARMY (725-2769) or visit the Salvation Army website at: www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org
You can also find information on crisis counseling, Senior and Disabled adult services, and general assistance programs if in need of food assistance by reading the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Disaster Recovery Assistance and Services Brochure at www.caloes.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/Recovery/Documents/Disaster-Recovery-Assistance-and-Services-Brochure.pdf