Earthquake recovery efforts continue in Rio Dell and surrounding Humboldt County communities after more than a month of work to end residential displacement and begin rebuilding.
Earthquake Recovery Sheltering Program Closes to New Applications
Since the December 20 and January 1 earthquakes, building inspectors have designated approximately 91 structures as “red-tagged” or unsafe to occupy, and over 300 structures “yellow-tagged” or requiring various safety repairs. Humboldt County has assisted 109 households with temporary sheltering as residents have worked to make necessary safety repairs to their homes or find new accommodations.
After an analysis of the sheltering operation, the Earthquake Recovery Program will no longer be accepting new applications for temporary emergency shelter after the close of business today. However, community members with red-tagged residences and qualifying yellow-tagged residences currently utilizing this program may be eligible for sheltering extensions on a case-by-case basis depending on the safety of their primary residence. Community members with questions related to eligibility for sheltering voucher extensions should contact the Earthquake Recovery Line at 707-441-5000.
Additional resources such as food assistance (CalFresh), cash aid (CalWORKs, General Assistance, Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants) and affordable health insurance (Medi-Cal) may be available for eligible individuals and households. For more information, visit a DHHS Office (listed below) or go to www.BenefitsCal.com.
U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center Extended for Residents
The SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center will be extending its operation in Humboldt County to February 10, 2023. Beginning Monday, January 30, the Outreach Center will be moved to the Rio Dell Community Resource Center, located at 406 Wildwood Avenue in Rio Dell.
Homeowners, renters, business owners and certain private non-profit organizations impacted by the earthquakes may be eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans through the SBA to help cover losses due to the earthquake. Loan recipients are obligated to pay this lender back per their loan agreement. As of today, over $2 million in disaster loans have been issued to residents and over $100,000 to businesses for earthquake repair and recovery purposes.
Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ or visit the SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center in person for application assistance.
U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center
Jan. 30 - Feb. 10, 2023 | Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Rio Dell Community Resource Center
406 Wildwood Avenue
Rio Dell, CA 95562
Additional Resources for Impacted Community Members
Program
| Contact Information
| Information About Services
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Clean Up Assistance
| Humboldt County Earthquake Recovery Line
707-441-5000
Monday - Friday,
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
| Cleanup assistance requests will be logged into the Crisis Cleanup system. Reputable and vetted relief agencies will then have the opportunity to review the request in the system and respond to assist residents as able. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the expected overwhelming need.
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Food Distribution
| Food for People
707-445-3166
https://www.foodforpeople.org/need-food |
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CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, General Relief
| www.BenefitsCal.com DHHS Offices:
Eureka - 929 Koster St.
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
707-476-4700 Fortuna - 3306 Renner Drive
8:30 a.m. to noon
and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Hoopa - 535 Airport Road
8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
530-625-4251 McKinleyville - 1615 Heartwood Drive
The Center at McKinleyville
8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.
707-840-0905 Garberville - 727 Cedar St.
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.:
8:30 a.m. to noon and
1 to 4:30 p.m.
Wed.: 9:30 a.m. to noon
and 1 to 3:30 p.m.
707-923-2779 | Through the Department of Health and Human Services, eligible households can obtain food assistance (CalFresh), cash aid (CalWORKs, General Assistance, Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants), and affordable health insurance (Medi-Cal).
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Vocality Credit Union 0% Interest Emergency Loans
| https://www.vocalityccu.org/earthquake-storm-emergency-loans
| Loans available to assist with temporary housing costs due to displacement, repair home damage, or replace lost food or clothing due to impact from the quake or the recent storms that have hit the area.
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Northern California Indian Development Council, Inc (NCIDC) Native American Disaster Assistance
| ncidc.org
707-445-8451
Toll free: 800-566-2381 | For income-eligible American Indian, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian households affected by the earthquake. NCIDC can assist with the cost for hot water tank repairs, heating system repairs, and similar health and safety-related issues caused by earthquake damage. They are also offering food assistance due to failed refrigeration, and can customize case-management responses for other issues on an as-needed and eligible basis.
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For updated information and available resources regarding earthquake recovery, visit humboldtsheriff.org/emergency.