Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Webinar: Videos
Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Webinar #1
Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Webinar #2
Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Webinar 3: Community Check In
· Date/Time: Friday, December 6th | 10am
· Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
· Webinar ID: 856 9064 4273
· Passcode: AGSTRONG
U.S. Small Business Administration - Disaster Assistance Loans - new!!
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
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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