Fire Recovery Information
Rancho Bernardo Fire Recovery Information is posted on this page.
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Rebuilding RB Coalition Changes its name to RB United and proudly announces its website for individuals and organizations impacted by the recent fires.
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| San Diego Wild Fire Blanket Project for all San Diego County Fire Survivors: Knitters and crocheters worldwide are offering handmade blankets to San Diego Fire Survivors. If you are interested in one of these special blankets, contact Wildfire Recovery Project. Carrie (858) 321-5648 or Amy (858) 213-5036. |
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| United Policyholders Insurance Survey: UP is requesting that all those impacted by the fires fill out the online survey as soon as possible. Contact Amy Bach at info@unitedpolicyholders.org for questions. Click here for survey: www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB227QRCRB2FZ |
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| Del Mar Fair Booth for all San Diego County Fire Survivors Stories and Artifacts: If you are interested in sharing photos, artifacts from the ashes, artwork, personal stories, etc., at the Del Mar Fair, please label each item with your name, address and phone number. Items can be dropped off at RB United office or call Amy Hofreiter at (858) 213-5036 for more information or for a drop off location near you. This is sponsored by Wildfire Recovery Project. |
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| Free Workshop for Fire Survivors on Rebuilding Green: Tuesday, May 13, 11:30 am through 1 pm. This event is being sponsored by Center for Sustainable Energy. For more details, call (866) SDENERGY or go to www.rebuildcentral.ning.com |
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| United Policyholders Roadmap to Recovery Meeting: Rebuilding Options in Rancho Bernardo. Four contractors will present their approaches to rebuilding on Thursday, May 15, 7pm, Rancho Bernardo Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road. |
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| Swap or Shop Event: Fire survivors from throughout San Diego County are invited to come and shop for new and gently used items on Saturday, May 17, at the Church of Jesus Christ - LDS, 15750 Bernardo Heights Parkway, San Diego, CA 92128. For more details, call Amy at (858) 213-5036 |
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| Roadmap to Recovery Special Event with Keynote Speakers Ken and Marjorie Blanchard: An inspirational evening with fellow fire survivors Ken and Marjorie Blanchard will include a social mixer and hors deuvres, musical entertainment and a guided imagery exercises on Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 pm, Rancho Bernardo Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA |
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| United Policyholders Roadmap to Recovery meeting: Fund Control, Special Vendor Rebuild Offerings and Acting as your own Contractor will be presented on Thursday, June 5, 7pm, Rancho Bernardo Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA |
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| NEW: 2008-2009 After-the-Fires Scholarship: The San Diego Foundation is offering an after the fires scholarship to residents affected by the 2007 wildfires. Deadline for the application to be filed is Friday, May 16, 5:00 pm. The scholarship application can be found by clicking here: www.sdfoundation.org/scholarships or by calling (619) 814-1343. |
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| SDSU Alumni Assoc. will replace free of charge, SDSU-related items for alumni lost in the wildfires, such as diplomas, transcripts, and athletic season tickets. Contact: alumni@sdsu.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (619) 594-ALUM |
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| SDAR and the BIA of San Diego County are hosting the 2008 Home Expo: "Navigating through Today's Housing Market," May 9 & 10, 2008, at the San Diego Convention Center. A partner of RB United's Coalition is working on obtaining passes for our families, please RSVP to the office at projectcoordinator@rbunited.com or 858.485.1292 if you are interested in attending. |
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| MORNING COFFEE AND CARE AT Lollicup Coffee and Tea on March 22nd in Escondido On the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 10 am, the Wildfire Recovery Project hosts "Morning Coffee and Care" at Lollicup Coffee and Tea, 119 E. Grand Ave., (760) 466-2184. This is an opportunity to drink coffee, talk and share the stories of your fire recovery journey with your neighbors and other fire survivors. For more information please call Maria Pinedo at (760) 270-8934. |
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| FREE Kitchen Package valued at $50,000 to be awarded on July 12 to a Fire Victim Family in San Diego County Click here for details |
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Please join us on Tuesday mornings at 9:00am at Starbucks Coffee to share your experiences and reactions of the 2007 wildfires. Wildfire Recovery Project staff will be present to assist you in sharing your story with those in your community who are sharing comparable journeys. Please call Wildfire Recovery Project for more information:
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| Weekly Walking Group: Wildfire Recovery Project is sponsoring a walking group every Wednesday morning beginning March 12, 9 am, Stuart Glassman Recreation Center (RB Community Park), 18448 West Bernardo Drive. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. |
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| Modular Home Discount: San Diego Modular Homes is offering a $2500 discount to fire familes. For more information visit www.sandiegomodularhomes.com |
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| KEMA’S Winter Bonus Program offers Rancho Bernardo residents ways to save energy and money. Click here for details. |
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| POWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BUSING INVENTORY The district has indicated that they had not planned on continuing to pick up students who have lost their houses and are off the route for the 2008/09 school year. However, the director of transportation has agreed to go to the superintendent next week on behalf of the fire families. If you are one of the parents who will still need their kids picked up from an alternative location next year and are planning on getting your kids a bus pass, PLEASE contact Renee Van Heel at (858)217-4278 or firedupsisters@gmail.com. |
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| 2007 FIRESTORM SURVIVORS ONLY RESTRICTED LISTSERVE Would you like to join a restricted listserve list that is only open to the 2007 firestorm survivors? If so, please email Karen Reimus at reimus1@sbcglobal.net and request to be added to the 2007 Firestorm Survivor restricted listserve. Many of us in Scripps Ranch joined such a group (called "firefolk") and it was and continues to be very helpful. The listserve is an effective way to stay in touch with each other, share information and find solutions to a wide variety of problems. |
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| The Wildfire Recovery Project offers crisis counseling, general support, and links to other resources in the community for all families and individuals effected by the 07 wildfires in any manner. For more information on this free service contact Carrie Fenn at 858-213-5648. |
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| Rebate for new Washers The Metropolitan Water District is offering a $175 rebate on washers for fire survivors whose washer was destroyed. It is a water conservation incentive. The number to call is 1-800-986-4538 and the extension is 1726. Once you call and verify your address, a $175 voucher will be mailed to you which has to be used within 30 days. This offer is for anyone affected by the SD Fires whose address is in the database. |
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| Free Fans ~ Casablanca Fan Company, maker of the World’s Finest Ceiling Fans™,and FanDiego, one of the largest independent ceiling fan retail chains in Southern California, are joining together to support victims of the recent San Diego fires by offering a free ceiling fan to residents whose homes were lost or damaged. The Red Cross estimates that more than 1,600 homes were destroyed in the fires that scorched nearly 300,000 acres in San Diego County during October. “Casablanca fans have been part of people’s homes for decades. We feel for their loss and want to help the fire victims rebuild their homes with our ceiling fans. In addition, the rebuilt home will permanently benefit from the energy savings provided by the fan, helping all of us reduce our energy consumption,” said Jim Holcomb, president of Casablanca Fan Company. “Our hearts go out to the people who are rebuilding their homes and their lives after the fires. This is our way of helping each household and giving back to a community that has supported our business for years,” said Jeanie Betancourt, president of FanDiego. “Partnering with Casablanca enables us to provide fire victims with a top-of-the-market ceiling fan, which literally will operate flawlessly and silently for decades to come.” Fire victims will receive a free Casablanca “Panama” four-speed ceiling fan. ThePanama is Casablanca’s most popular model in a classic style that blends with any décor. They can select a 66xxF or 66xxG motor and set of blades in their choice of finish (subject to availability) to match the interior of their rebuilt home. The retail value of the fan is approximately $250. San Diego County residents whose homes were lost or damaged in the recent fires can rebuild with a free Casablanca "Panama" 4-speed ceiling fan, shown here in a Brushed Nickel finish with Teak blades. Click here for the photo and to View Multimedia Gallery The Panama is among a broad range of Casablanca ceiling fan models created to work smarter, not harder, so that each element is fine-tuned to contribute to overall savings in energy costs. The powerful Casablancamotors move more cubic feet of air per minute while using significantly less energy. Fan blades are set at the optimum pitch to provide maximum airflow at each speed setting. Even at the highest setting, aCasablanca fan consumes about the same amount of energy as a 100-watt light bulb. Consumers can save up to 40% on cooling costs and 10% on heating costs by operating a Casablanca fan year round, in the counter-clockwise direction in the summer and the reverse direction in the winter. To participate in the Casablanca/FanDiego Fire Relief Program, fire victims simply need to visit a FanDiego store in San Diego, Murrieta, Rancho Mirage, or San Marcos before December 31, 2008. The offer is for one free fan per household, and presentation of official government-issued documentation, an insurance claim form, or a Red Cross voucher that provides evidence of the loss is required. For more information, call FanDiego at 858-292-9244. About Casablanca Fan Company Casablanca Fan Company stands alone in its approach to the design, engineering, and manufacturing of ceiling fans. Offering a broad line of distinctive styles, including ceiling and portable fan models, the company has a long-standing reputation for quality in every detail, from timeless design, expert craftsmanship, and energy efficiency to ease of installation and outstanding customer support. Every Casablanca fan is covered by a Comprehensive Warranty Program, including 120-day in-home service, a lifetime motor warranty, and a one-year warranty on parts and electronics. For more information on Casablanca fans and accessories, visit the Casablanca Web site at www.casablancafanco.com, call 1-888-227-2178, or write Casablanca Fan Company, 761 Corporate Center Drive, Pomona, CA 91768. About FanDiego FanDiego has proudly served Southern California as a family-owned and -operated business for the last 20 years. As a Casablanca Showcase Dealer, FanDiego offers the ultimate Casablanca shopping experience. Its San Diego, Murrieta, Rancho Mirage, andSan Marcos showrooms display all models in all finishes, as well as a wide variety of coordinating lighting and lamps. FanDiego’s knowledgeable sales staff is expertly trained on Casablanca products and works with customers to build a ceiling fan that is a seamless fit with their lifestyle and environment. For more information on FanDiego and its four locations, visit www.fandiego.com, call 858-292-9244, or write FanDiego, 2055 Montiel Road, Suite 100, San Marcos, CA92069. |
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| UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NURSING FIRE HEALTH PROJECT Over the next several months, faculty from the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science at the University of San Diego will be doing a “Fire Health Project” with adolescents and senior adults at San Raphael Parish. They wish to work with individuals who either lost their house or had to be evacuated from their house for several days. If you are a teen (ages 14-16) or senior (ages 65-75) who was affected by the fires, or know someone who was, please share this information. To participate, you will be in a small group for 60-90 minutes for 4 Sundays at the Church. Teens will meet at 1 PM after the noon mass. Senior adults will meet at 3 PM. Refreshments will be served and participants will receive $10 for each meeting they attend; that is, $40 for attending all 4 meetings. If you sign up, we ask you to attend all 4 meetings. The nurses will ask you to complete forms to obtain information about how you responded to the fires, and then guide you in activities designed to improve how individuals cope with disasters. YOU MAY SIGN UP BY CALLING THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AT 619-260-4548. There are four dates: A-Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, & Feb 17; B-Feb 24, March 2, March 9, & March 16; C-March 30, April 6, April 13, & April 20; D-April 27, May 4, May 11, & May 18. (TEEN MEETING 1-2:30; SENIOR ADULT MEETING 3-4:30) |
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| Home Depot (and Lowes) is offering 10% off to all fire families. There are some rules: 1. You have to GO to the store and take your FEMA paperwork and a copy of your letter from your insurance company with your claim #. 2. Go to the Contractor Services Desk and register with them (I'd take a copy of the paperwork for them to keep just to make it fast and easy.) 3. Once you're registered, you can shop at ANY store and get this deal. |
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Hope Counseling Center Offers Free Professional Counseling Services to Wildfire Survivors from all areas. Talking to a professional counselor can be helpful as can a treatment known as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). It is a short term treatment that can reduce trauma symptoms effectively. Hope Counseling Center offers this as an option for Fire Survivors. |
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| FEMA--More clarification: FEMA--Regarding underinsured, the insurance settlement letter should contain what the benefit covers, structure and/or contents. During FEMA registration, based on their household situation, they would be referred to SBA. They need to submit the completed loan application. If they qualify for an SBA loan, they would not be referred to the FEMA ONA program for contents. They do not have to accept the SBA loan, but they will not be provided a FEMA grant for contents if referred to SBA. Suppose the household was denied an SBA loan and was referred back to FEMA for personal property. If they are underinsured, then uninsured losses for both structure and contents minus deductibles could reach the maximum grant. However, FEMA has a replacement schedule it follows. If the household lost a dinning room set, table and six chairs, FEMA will provide, let’s say $575 to replace the set. If the household was paid $600 by the insurance company and the set was an antique Shaker set worth $3000, FEMA would not recognize $2400 as uninsured loss because the family did not insure the set as an antique. The benefit paid by the insurance company, $600, is already more than what FEMA would provide. |
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Insurance Information for 2007 Firestorm Survivors CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
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| Important Notice for Poway Residence: Poway , CA - The City of Poway has learned that individuals are contacting residents requesting entrance to their homes in order to test the water quality. These individuals claim to be with Water Quality, are carrying some type of badge, and are presenting blue door hangers printed in Spanish. The City of Poway is not conducting water quality tests. Additionally, employees of the City of Poway would not ask to enter a home. Residents are advised not to let these individuals into their homes. If approached by an individual who wants to enter your home to test your water quality, please contact the City of Poway Customer Services at (858) 668-4401 or the Poway Sheriff's Office at (858) 513-2800. For more information, click here: http://www.ci.poway.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=13&recordid=131&returnURL=%2Findex.aspx |
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| The San Diego Furniture Bank is now open to the public. Where anyone can be a member. Please visit our member page for more information and an application. Any individual, family, agency, church, or group can apply for membership status. The San Diego Furniture Bank will be opening its doors on December 11 for donations. Please check back often as we will be posting our inventory on this web site in the future. We hope to start placing donations with families affected by the fires once our inventory is in place. Temporary Warehouse Hours: Wednesday-Friday 12 - 5 PM. Closed Sunday-Tuesday until volunteer staffing is in place. Office hours: TBA Immediate Need: Delivery & pick-up van. If you have one to donate please call Stacy at 760.535.9133 ASAP. |
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Offers: Greene Music of San Diego will lend free pianos to fire victims who have lost pianos as a result of the wildfires. No rental or moving fees will be charged. Call (858) 586-7000 or visit www.greenmusic.com “Out of the Ashes” Box: Scripps Ranch volunteers are distributing portable, plastic tote containing pre-labeled hanging files and manila folders to help organize the many important forms, receipts, and documents acquired during the recovery process. The free totes are available at the RB Assistance Center or at the RB United Coalition. For further information, please contact Valerie Brown. Available -- double stroller in great shape and size 5 girls clothing. Discounted Building Materials: The Habitat for Humanity ReStore located at 10222 San Diego Mission Road is offering an additional 20% discount on already discounted building materials to families rebuilding. Please bring your FEMA card with you. Counseling: - To help families with children who have emotional issues as a result of the recent fires, Palomar Family Counseling Service Inc. will open new groups beginning Monday. There is no fee and they will be available for as long as needed. Groups will be conducted at offices in Escondido, Poway and Fallbrook. For more information and a schedule, call (760) 741-2660 in Escondido; (858) 748-3610 in Poway; and (760) 731-3235 in Fallbrook. Services: Free Legal Assistance: Legal Help, a toll-free legal assistance hotline, 1-866-636-9041, is available from 9 AM- 5 PM for fire victims who cannot afford a lawyer. This service is provided by the American Bar Association Young Lawyer's Division, FEMA, the State Bar of California and Foley and Lardner LLP. Tax Help: Members of the CA society of CPA’s are offering free financial advice to fire families. To meet with a volunteer, please call 1-800-922-5272 ext. 6242. Free Disaster Recovery Handbook and Inventory Guide: United Policyholders (www.uphelp.org) , a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that educates consumers about insurance issues, publishes of The Disaster Recovery Handbook and Personal Property Inventory Guide. It is available free of charge at the Cedar Fire Survivors Table at the RB Local Assistance Center. Household Inventory Assistance Tool: When you need to do a household inventory, it is almost impossible to remember everything you have in your house. Community Assisting Recovery website (www.carehelp.org) has a Personal Property Inventory Worksheet/Database to help remember the things you had in your house. Cleanup assistance and equipment: Samaritan's Purse is offering no red tape clean-up assistance and equipment; information at http://www.maranathachapel.org/ministries/for_all/2007_fire_relief.html As we approach the rainy season, slope mudslides and toxic runoff into the Lake Hodges watershed become significant concerns. City officials are providing advice and assistance. Poway residents can call (858)668-4668. San Diego residents can visit www.sandiego.gov or call Erosion Control Assistance: (858) 485-1292, OR (858) 538-8129 (RB Recovery Center) or contact Valerie Brown. Also, visit the City’s site at www.sandiego.gov/newsflash/firealert.shtml for erosion control information. According to the Poway News Chieftain, free sand bags, gravel bags and straw rolls are being offered at: Poway, CA - The City of Poway has learned that individuals are contacting residents requesting entrance to their homes in order to test the water quality. These individuals claim to be with Water Quality, are carrying some type of badge, and are presenting blue door hangers printed in Spanish.
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| Jewish Family Service of San Diego Responds to Wildfires If you or someone you know has been impacted by the recent fires in San Diego County, free help is available by calling the Jewish Family Service Fire Support Hotline at (800) 295-4254. Individuals may also start the process by visiting www.jfssd.org to register for fire-related assistance. Jewish Family Service provides free case management services including assessments, counseling, referrals, and advocacy with disaster related benefits. Limited financial assistance is available. JFS Fire Response services also include crisis intervention, trauma counseling, food provisions and personal hygiene items, and basic household and recovery needs. Launching Free Support Group As part of the JFS Fire Response program, Jewish Family Service is launching a free support group for those directly and indirectly affected by the wildfires beginning on Thursday, November 29, 2007. The support group will continue every Thursday from 5:30-7:00pm at the Jewish Family Service North County Inland office, located at 16486 Bernardo Center Drive #268, San Diego, 92128. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register call the JFS Fire Response Hotline at (800) 295-4254. Jewish Family Service is currently serving over 120 clients with fire-related needs. Volunteer licensed mental health professionals are needed to assist with initial intakes for those whose homes have been damaged or destroyed by the wildfires. For information about volunteering with Jewish Family Service, call (800) 295-4254 or visit www.jfssd.org. For more information about Jewish Family Service and their wildfire response, please contact (800) 295-4254 or visit www.jfssd.org. Jewish Family Service was founded in 1918 by a consortium of women’s clubs who sought to address the myriad of human needs of the time. Today, JFS is a comprehensive human service organization with nine locations throughout San Diego County and an office in Palm Desert, serving the Coachella Valley. From its early grassroots origins, the agency now serves over 25,000 people annually. Its programs and services include: Adoption; Case Management; Counseling; Crisis Services; Family Violence; HIV; Jewish Connections; Refugee Resettlement; Older Adult/Senior Services; Parenting, Youth & School-based Services; and Training/Education. Learn more about why JFS is One Source for a Lifetime of Help at www.jfssd.org |
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| 2007 Fire Assistance Fund available for your employees who were affected by the recent fires Hundreds of San Diego residents were impacted by the October firestorm. Many of these individuals may be employees at your business. To help both individuals and communities, Sempra Energy, the parent company of SDG&E, has set up a $5 milllion dollar relief fund through the Sempra Energy Foundation. The Sempra Energy Foundation 2007 Fire Assistance fund is available to anyone affected by the fires. It's not neccesary to be an SDG&E customer. Anyone wishing to receive aid should apply to the Sempra Energy Foundation. The Foundation will review all applications and make the best effort to provide relief to those most in need until all funds have been exhausted. Applications for aid are available in both English and Spanish. Fund information and applications can be obtained, the following two ways: 1. Online at http://www.sempra.com/community/foundation/fire_assistance.htm. Applying online is the quickest and most convenient way to apply for aid. 2. By calling the Sempra Energy Foundation toll-free at (866) 262-4842 to request an application be sent in the mail. This toll free number is available from 8am to 5pm, Monday - Friday. Please feel free to forward the information provided to your employees. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or visit www.sdge.com. |
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Hundreds of San Diego residents were impacted by the October firestorm. Many of these individuals may be employees at your business. To help both individuals and communities, Sempra Energy, the parent company of SDG&E, has set up a $5 milllion dollar relief fund through the Sempra Energy Foundation.
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| McMillin Realty, 16890 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo, is offering Rancho Bernardo, Poway and 4S Ranch residents who lost homes free access to their original floor plan layouts, if available. By accessing these designs, residents wishing to rebuild their homes with the same basic layout can save time and money. To make an appointment, call 858-487-2002 or go to http://www.mcmillinrealty.com and click on the “contact us” link. Residents should have their house model name or developer’s name available to assist in locating the correct floor plan. |
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Wildfire assistance and housing resources provided SDAR collecting food items during the holidays |
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| "OUT OF THE ASHES" ORGANIZATIONAL TOOL CREATED AND DISTRIBUTED BY CEDAR FIRE VICTIMS To assist families who lost their homes in the Witch Creek fire, a group of nearly 100 Scripps Ranch volunteers designed, assembled and are distributing 1000 file system totes, customized to the needs of recovering fire victims. Each portable, plastic tote contains pre-labeled hanging files and manila folders to help organize the many important forms, receipts, and documents acquired during the recovery process. Many of this project's volunteers lost their Scripps Ranch homes in the 2003 Cedar Fire and are now eager to "pay it forward" by sharing their post-fire experience and knowledge with those who are beginning the recovery process in Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Ramona and other surrounding areas. They reveal, "Getting organized helps you feel in control of your life again." The totes are currently available (free of charge) at the Rancho Bernardo Assistance Center (18448 West Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA, 92127). Plans are currently underway to distribute totes at additional Relief Centers. Please feel free to share this information with friends and neighbors affected by the 2007 fires. From our families to yours, we wish you resilience in this challenging time. |
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| $500 to Pet Owners Affected by Fires The San Diego Humane Society the establishment of the Fire Relief Pet Assistance in order to provide financial support to pet owners directly affected by San Diego’s recent wildfires. Though the threat from the fires has subsided, pet owners in need will continue to struggle with financial troubles brought on by property loss and emergency pet care expenses. To help these residents, the San Diego Humane Society’s Fire Relief Pet Assistance Program will provide reimbursement of up to $500 per household to cover pet-related expenditures incurred due to the fires. Reimbursement is available for veterinary expenses, transportation and boarding expenses, pet food, livestock feed, and pet or livestock supplies. Pet owners directly affected by the fires may find out more about the Fire Relief Pet Assistance Program and complete an application for assistance by emailing Kimmy O’Connor or by calling (619) 243-3434. |
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| From the Escondido Humane Society, who is helping pets who have been displaced by the fires ~ We have ongoing needs for canned cat food, canned dog food, rubber Kong toys to aid in stress reduction, towels, and paper towels. Due to the high number of animals in our care, and the number of residents in our area who have lost their homes and need pet supplies to get them through, our supplies are drained quickly. If you would like to make an in-kind donation for the animals, all pet supplies are still gratefully accepted. Photo taken on Thursday, October 25 of one of the many animal evacuees in our care. Help the smallest victims of the recent wildfires - the animals. Support the Fire Fund at the Escondido Humane Soicety with a tax-deductible gift, and help the animals most in need. Your gift will care for the animal fire victims at our no-kill shelter and will support the veterinary care, rehabilitation, sheltering, and re-homing efforts for companion animals affected by the wildfires. We are also in need of foster homes and supplies...see below for ways that you can help create a brighter future for animals in need during this especially challenging time. The Adoption Center at the Escondido Humane Society was closed and converted to an emergency center for animals abandoned or displaced by the fires. These puppies were surrendered to our care by a family who lost everything in the fire. Here's what you can do today to help the animals affected by the firestorm: -Mail a donation to the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92027. Please designate "Fire Fund" on the memo line or include a note letting us know that you'd like to help the animals affected by the fires. -Call our donation hotline at (760) 888-2240 and make a gift to the Escondido Humane Society's Fire Fund. This will have a direct, immediate impact on the animals most in need. If we miss your call, pleaseleave a message so we may return it. As of Friday evening, we remain on emergency operations, so nearly all available staff are devoted to direct animal care. Your donations are especially important right now. |
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| Free Tree/Plant Debris pick up ~ Environmental Services will assist property owners in RB who were impacted by the fires, by picking up private tree and plant debris (only) that they pile up at curbside. The phone number for the PO to schedule pick-up is 858-694-7000. For the county areas the phone number to call for this type of assistance is 877-308-8111. |
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| RB Community Fire Recovery Services Click here for the details. |
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| RB Community Fire Recovery Update Click here for the details. |
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| Free School Picture Replacements ~ The Impressionist school picture company have taken the school pictures at many Poway Unified elementary schools and the high school. If anyone would like their children's pictures reprinted we will reprint their pictures for free. We may even have pictures archived from 2 years ago. For more details, contact Patti Duvall-Burke at: driver8235@yahoo.com |
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| Project Heirloom is a group of local photographers who are volunteering to take free family portraits for those who lost their home in the fires. This website contains a list of photographers who are participating in this project. www.projectheirloom.com |
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| Information for Fire Families Click here for information that is being shared by Merrilee Boyack, Poway Deputy Mayor, who was instrumental in the relief efforts after the Cedar fire. Please feel free to print out and use. FOR FIRE RELIEF INFO, GO TO: http://merrileeboyack.com |
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| County of San Diego Cell Phone Registry for Emergency Notification Alert San Diego, San Diego County's mass notification system, provides notification to your cell phone on emergency information regarding evacuations, etc. This is in addition to the landline calls received by those that have landline phones. If you have registered on the City of San Diego's Reverse 9-1-1 system, you may also register with Alert San Diego. Click here to register your cell phone. |
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Rancho Bernardo has experienced a Fire Emergency Here are some important sources of information: RB United - Rebuilding RB Together - www.RBUnited.com - website of the Rebuilding RB Coalition City of San Diego - Emergency Fire Information List of Fire Damaged Homes in Rancho Bernardo San Diego County Emergency Webpage Click here for a Westwood Club News Flash
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OPERATION FIRESTORM RELIEF!
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