Fire Recovery Information
Rancho Bernardo Fire Recovery Information is posted on this page.
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| RB United has a designated web site which is a community resource to help meet long term recovery and rebuilding needs. For more information, visit www.RBUnited.com, email projectcoordinator@rbunited.com or call 858-485-1292. |
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Fired Up Sisters HEALTH FAIR and Meeting - Rancho Bernardo Glassman Recreation Center WHAT: Women's Resource & Support Group - Meeting at "RB Rec Center" – Special Guest Speakers With all of the stress we have been under the last two years, let’s resolve to get healthy in 2010. A variety of health specialist will be present to answer your questions. WHEN: WHERE: |
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Fired Up Sisters RUBIO’S Fundraiser! WHAT: WHEN: WHERE: |
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| Fired Up Sisters Daytime Meeting - Rancho Bernardo Glassman Recreation Center WHAT: Women's Resource & Support Group - Meeting at "RB Rec Center" – Special Guest Speaker WHEN: Monday, January 4th ~12:00-2:00pm Bring a treat to share (only if you have time) WHERE: Rancho Bernardo Glassman Recreational Center ~ 18448 West Bernardo Drive ~ San Diego, CA 92127 |
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| Fired Up Sisters HEALTH FAIR and Meeting - Rancho Bernardo Glassman Recreation Center WHAT: Women's Resource & Support Group - Meeting at "RB Rec Center" – Special Guest Speakers With all of the stress we have been under the last two years, let’s resolve to get healthy in 2010. A variety of health specialist will be present to answer your questions. WHEN: Thursday, January 21st, 2009 ~7:00-9:00pm Bring a treat to share (only if you have time) WHERE: Rancho Bernardo Glassman Recreational Center ~ 18448 West Bernardo Drive ~ San Diego, CA 92127 |
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Fired Up Sisters Daytime Meeting WHAT: Women's Resource & Support Group Bring a treat to share (only if you have time) *Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Interfaith food shelves.* WHERE: Penny Tremble’s Home |
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| Fired Up Sisters Meeting Directory We are putting together a Fired Up Sisters directory. If you would like to be included please send your Name, Mailing Address, Email Address, and Phone Number to Tiffini: firedupsisters@san.rr.com |
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| Counseling for Fire Survivors WHAT: United Way of San Diego has extended their funds to include Marriage Therapy for fire survivors. So if you lost your home in the fires of 2007, you can receive eight or more therapy sessions with your spouse. Edie uses a form of couple’s therapy that is designed to keep each person feeling safe. It helps open up the couple’s communication and assists each partner to understand each other on a deeper level. We also continue to offer individual sessions for fire survivors as well. WHEN: These sessions must take place before Dec. 31, 2009 and are subject to availability. Please contact Edie Davis, MA, MFT at 619-218-2874 or ediedavis1@yahoo.com. WHERE: Hope Counseling is located in Rancho Bernardo at 16870 West Bernardo Dr. Suite 400, 92127. |
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| The Fire Safe Council of San Diego County is still providing free chipping/shredding for fire survivors. Applications online are at www.firesafesdcounty.org or at the center. One application can provide up to 8 hours of shredding/chipping per household. Call 619.562.0096 and ask for Tina for more details. |
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| United Policyholder – a non-profit insurance advocacy group that holds lecture series (see below) for survivors, has a disaster recovery mentor program, has an “Ask an Expert” On-line Forum (contact Emily Cabril at Emily@unitedpolicyholders.org to join), and has a “Survivor to Survivor” Listserv (e-mail Karen Reimus at Karen@unitedpolicyholders.org to join). For more info. contact Karen Reimus, Local Coordinator at 858-414-9756, www.unitedpolicyholders.org/disaster/socal/socal_meetings.html |
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| City Attorney Investigation into Demolition Contractors in Rancho Bernardo The City Attorney's Office is undertaking an investigation into alleged overcharging and fraudulent billing by two demolition contractors hired by the City of San Diego to clear land of victims of the wildfires in 2007. The Attorney's Office is seeking to speak to individuals who were victims of the wildfires and who have hired contractors - either through the City program or a private demolition contractor - talk about their experience. Interested individuals can contact Kevin Christensen, an Investigator for the City Attorney's Office. Kevin can be reached at his office at (619) 533-6573 or by e-mail at kchristensen@sandiego.gov. You can also contact City Attorney, Craig Rose. 619-533-6100 crose@sandiego.gov |
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| U.S. Green Building Council is waiving ALL registration and certification fees (up to $600 value) for those who intend to rebuild using the "LEED for Homes" rating system. Check their website at www.usgbc.org/leed/homes for more information. Information provided by Fallbrook Fire Recovery Center. |
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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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| 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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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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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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| 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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| $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 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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| 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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