Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Webinar: Videos
Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Webinar #1
Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Webinar #2
Mountain Fire Burn Area Town Hall Meeting NEW
Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: Rancho Compana High School | 4235 Mar Vista Dr., Camarillo, CA 93010
Winter Preparedness Topics:
Hear from speakers on the post-fire flooding and debris flow risks, tips on how to prepare and much more.
Debris Removal Application Workshop - Tuesday, December 17! -
Tuesday, December 17: Ventura County Environmental Health Department will be hosting a dedicated workshop where you will receive an overview of the County-Led Debris Removal program and step-by-step guidance on completing the application (Right-of-Entry (ROE) forms) to get started.
After the workshop, you will also have the opportunity to submit applications directly to Environmental Health staff.
DATE: Tuesday, December 17
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION: County Government Center, Hall of Administration
Multi-Purpose Room (up the escalator)
800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009
What to bring:
- Government-issued ID or passport
- Insurance Policy Information
- Trust or LLC Documents, if applicable
- Signed and notarized document for authorized agent (ONLY if property owner isn't signing)
Not able to attend the workshop? Call or visit EHD! With a dedicated table for Mountain Fire debris removal and increased staffing, they are offering one-on-one support to answer your questions and assist you in completing both the County-Led and Private Debris Removal applications Monday – Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm at the Hall of Administration.
You can access both the County-Led Debris Removal application (Right of Entry (ROE) forms) and Private Debris Removal applications in person at the Hall of Administration, online at VCRecovers.org by clicking on "Debris Removal & Rebuilding" or on the Resource Management Agency's website.
Contact EHD:
Mountain Fire Message Line: (805) 654-2432
Email: EHDMountainFire@ventura.org
Office Location:
Ventura County RMA: Environmental Health Division
Hall of Administration, 3rd Floor
800 S. Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93009-1730
U.S. Small Business Administration - Disaster Assistance Loans
Residents affected by the Mountain Fire will have access to additional financial assistance provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA will be offering individual loan assistance to residents who qualify and incurred damage and loss on their properties as result of the fire.
SBA Disaster Loans Include:
- Business Loans up to $2M for repairs/replacements of real estate, machinery, equipment, inventory, and other assets.
- Economic Injury Loans for small businesses, agricultural cooperatives and nonprofits, regardless of property damage.
- Homeowner Loans up to $500,000 for real estate repairs.
- Personal Property Loans for homeowners and renters may qualify for up to $100,000 to repair/replace personal property, including vehicles.
- Interest Rates as low as 2.563% for homeowners/renters and as low as 4% for businesses.
Deadline to apply:
- Property damage loan application - January 28, 2025
- Economic Injury loan application - August 29, 2025
In-Person Assistance: SBA representatives will be at the Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Rd., Camarillo, Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Resources: Farmers, Ranchers & Growers
Resources: USDA Programs
Resources: General
Other Resources
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Other Resources
- Ventura County Public Health Department - Mountain Fire HOTLINE: 805-465-6650
- Information about health risks from smoke, ash, and debris
- N95 masks available
- Ventura County Behavioral Health - 805-477-5700
- Information about coping with disasters
- How to talk to kids about disasters
- Information about available mental health resources
- Agricultural Commissioner’s Office - 805-388-4343
- Ag Damage Assessment Form
- Ag Recovery Webinar Information
- Ag Pass Program information
- Economic Development Collaborative - 805-409-9159
- EDC Business loan program information
- Disaster preparedness information for businesses
- County Assessors Office - 805-654-2181
- Calamity Claim forms
- Information on how to defer payment of property taxes
- Ventura County Public Works Department - 805-654-2018
- Erosion control information
- Information about road and County infrastructure repair
- Community Development/United Way Ventura County - 805-485-6288 x 233
- Housing Assistance
- Homelessness Services - 805-385-1800
- Rent and move-in funding assistance for qualified applicants
- Farmworker Resource Program - 805-385-1899
- Wage loss assistance
- Assistance with connecting to other services
- Area of Aging Agency - 805-477-7300
- Supportive services for older adults
- CalFresh/CalWorks/MediCal - 877-328-9677
- Assistance with access to food & medical services for qualified applicants
- Los Robles Health Care
- Ventura County Clerk Recorders Office - 805-654-2263
- Access to Vital Records (can find/replace vital records on site)
- Ventura County Fire Department -805-389-9738
- Providing support for rebuilding
- Information about permitting process for Fire Code
- Ventura County Building and Safety 805-654-2771
- Information about Building Permit process
- Ventura County Environmental Health Department -805-654-2813
- Information about debris and hazardous waste removal
- Ventura County Planning and Zoning -805-654-2488
- Information about Planning Permit process
Representatives:
- Congressperson Julia Brownley - 805-379-1779
- Supervisor Jeff Gorrell -805-214-2510
- Supervisor Kelly Long -805-654-2276
- City of Camarillo - 805-388-5300 x 123
Organizations on Site:
- Red Cross
- Salvation Army
- Local Love Project
- Southern Baptist Church
- United Methodist Church
- HOPE Program
- and more
General Updates: Mountain Fire
2024 California Wildfires – Insurance Claim and Recovery Help
Post Date : December 19, 2024
United Policyholders is a non-profit organization that has three-plus decades of expertise in wildfire recovery and insurance claims. Their staff, disaster veteran and professional volunteers, and public, private and non-profit partners can help lighten your load and give you reliable strategies, information and pearls of wisdom and support. They’re rooting for you and here to help. No strings attached. They don’t sell our services or provide one-on-one professional claim or legal help, but offer honest, free and experienced guidance and links to reliable professional and government resources.
Through their Roadmap to Recovery® program, you can access free, trustworthy help navigating the process of returning to a wildfire damaged area, repairing and replacing damaged and destroyed property, and collecting all available insurance funds.
Learn more:
Disaster Relief Assistance: Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS® and Partners Announce $125,000 in Assistance for Mountain Fire Victims
Post Date : December 19, 2024
Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS® (VCCAR), in collaboration with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the REALTORS® Relief Foundation, and the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of REALTORS® (CSMAR), is pleased to announce $125,000 in disaster relief assistance for residents affected by the recent Mountain Fire. This vital program aims to provide financial support to those whose housing situations have been impacted by the disaster.
Types of Assistance Available (Qualified applicants may receive assistance in one of the following categories):
- Monthly Mortgage Expense: Relief for the primary residence damaged by the Mountain Fire.
- Rental Cost Assistance: Support for those displaced from their primary residence as a result of the Mountain Fire.
- Hotel Reimbursement: Compensation for hotel expenses incurred due to displacement from the primary residence.
Eligibility and Limitations:
- Assistance is limited to a maximum of $1,000 per household.
- Relief is strictly for housing-related expenses and does not cover costs associated with second mortgages, home equity lines of credit, clothing, appliances, equipment, vehicle purchase or repair, mileage, or other non-housing-related expenses.
Application Deadline:
- Applications for relief must be submitted by January 31, 2025.
Application:
Email:
- rob@vcrealtors.com
Phone:
- (805) 981-2100
Economic Development Collaborative: Disaster Bridge Loan Fund for Businesses Impacted by Mountain Fire
Post Date : November 20, 2024
Facing any natural, economic or civil disruption can leave businesses frustrated and out of resources. The Economic Development Collaborative understands the risks businesses face and is ready to provide access to capital and specialized, hands-on technical business assistance today.
The Disaster Bridge Loan Fund has been created to provide immediate financial support to small businesses impacted by the fires. If your business has been impacted by fire, smoke, reduced hours, product damage or otherwise, be sure to take advantage of all resources available to you. Do not hesitate to ask for assistance!
LOANS FROM $10,000 TO $25,000 NOW AVAILABLE AT JUST 7.5%!
Funding May be Used For:
- Equipment and inventory purchases
- Working capital
Terms & Eligibility: View the loan application for a full list of terms & eligibility
- 36-month maximum loan term
- For-profit small business located within the County of Ventura in operation on or before January 1, 2024
- Borrower must be able to demonstrate repayment ability and acceptable credit history
- Borrower must match loan amount 1:1
- Minimum credit score of 625
- No bankruptcy in the last 7 years
- No derogatory credit in the last 12 months
Applications: https://edcollaborative.com/disaster-bridge-loan-fund/
Email: loans@edcollaborative.com
Phone: 805-409-9497
CoLAB VC Updates: Mountain Fire
Update No 1
CoLAB VC, Farm Bureau of Ventura County, the Ag Commissioner, UCCE, VCRCD, USDA-FSA
This week, VC CoLAB, in partnership with the Farm Bureau of Ventura County, the Ag Commissioner, UCCE, VCRCD, USDA-FSA, and other organizations, co-hosted the first webinar in the Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Series.
Thomas Fire victims Rachael Kimball Laenen and Lisa Tate Soury shared several lessons learned from their recovery journeys. From adapting cultural practices to managing the complexities of insurance claims and rebuilding, their stories offered invaluable insight and practical advice to those facing similar challenges.
Missed this session? Click here to watch the recording.
And don’t miss the next meetings on Monday, November 18 (Zoom LinkHERE) and Friday, December 6, where we’ll continue to dive into recovery strategies and support for the Ventura County ag community.
Update No 2
CoLAB VC, Farm Bureau of Ventura County, the Ag Commissioner, UCCE, VCRCD, USDA-FSA
As the Mountain Fire continues to impact Ventura County, we want to help you access the resources and support needed to protect your operations, workers, and property. Our hearts are with all those affected, and we stand ready to help in any way possible.
In partnership with Farm Bureau Ventura County, the Ag Commissioner’s Office, UCCE, VCRCD, USDA-FSA, Thomas Fire survivors, and others, CoLAB is co-hosting a series of webinars for the agricultural community.
These sessions will provide important updates, provide a platform to ask questions, and create opportunities for collaboration and mutual support as we work together to recover and rebuild. Dates and sign-up information are provided below.
Update No 3
CoLAB VC, Farm Bureau of Ventura County, the Ag Commissioner, UCCE, VCRCD, USDA-FSA
Did you miss the 2nd session of the Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Webinar series, cohosted by VC CoLAB, Farm Bureau of Ventura County, and the Agricultural Commissioner's Office? Watch the replay HERE.
VCRCD, USDA-FSA, Ventura County Planning Department and Ventura County Environmental Health Division provided valuable information about the debris removal process and timeline, VCRCD assistance programs for crop replacement and erosion control, and USDA assistance programs.
Don’t miss the next meeting on Friday, December 6 (Zoom Link HERE), where we’ll continue to dive into recovery strategies and support for the Ventura County ag community.
Photos: Mountain Fire
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(AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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(Los Angeles Times)
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