Mendocino County Fire Recovery Services

By Eva King, Disaster Case Management for Mendocino Fire Recovery

In response to the October Wildfires, organizations, community members, and businesses have been active in offering resources and support. At times, the lists of grants, loan opportunities, and other resources can seem overwhelming to try and track down. If you, or a loved one were affected by the October Wildfires, please visit the Redwood Fire Survivor Resource Room located at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center on 200 S. School Street in Ukiah. Their drop-in hours are Monday -Thursday 10 am – 2 pm or appointments can be made by calling (707) 621 8817 or emailing mendorecovery@gmail.com. The room was opened to try and condense all the information a fire survivor may need into one place. Case Managers staff the room to assist survivors in their path to recovery.  

Even though the resources and programs change frequently, below is a list of some of the most current opportunities/ support for fire survivors.

The Redwood Fire Survivor Resource Room is now open for fire survivors to learn about new grants, resources, and opportunities.
Drop in hours: Monday-Thursday 10 am - 2 pm 

Located: 200 S. School Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
Call to make an appointment (707) 621-8817

OR email mendorecovery@gmail.com

Monthly Fire Recovery Community Meetings at the Eagle Peak Cafeteria at 6:30 pm.
Dates are: January 17^th, February 21^st, March 21^st, April 18^th, May 16^th.

Survivor Support Group at the Ukiah Conference Center on Fridays from 12 pm - 2 pm.

The dates are January 12th,19th, 26th, and February 2nd, 9th, and 16th.

Support Groups are also available in the evenings by request.

Call the Redwood Fire Survivor Resource Room at (707) 621-8817 if you are interested in joining a group.

California H.O.P.E

They are offering free individual counseling in home, or at local community centers.

Call Christine Hawley for more information at (707) 489-0360 OR email hawleyC@redwoodcommunityservices.org

The topic for January 17th is: "Re-Build 101 and Trees/Vegetation Management"

For quick updates and current information:
NCO Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/wearenco/
And the County's website

https://www.mendocinocounty.org/community/fire-recovery

CHD Grant Applications Due February 7th

The CHD is offering grants. To qualify, one must be a low-income immigrant who was affected by the October Wildfires.  The grant will provide for Housing Rental Assistance, utility assistance, transportation, school supplies, tools replacement, food, and other items.

To apply contact John way at (707) 523-1155 x 4788 
Email: John.Way@CAHumanDevelopment.org

Website: www. californiahumandevelopment.org

Rotary Grant

Grants will be given up to $5,000 to assist in fire recovery for small businesses in the affected areas of Sonoma, Napa, Lake and Mendocino counties by providing an infusion of funds to allow for re-establishment of business operations. Emphasis is placed assisting agricultural, store front, and home businesses to get back into operation and to prevent from closure due to losses suffered because of the fires. The grant may be approved to replace inventory, equipment, tools, uncovered repairs, et al necessary to the re-establishment of the business.

Apply online at www.larca5130.org/business-recovery-grant/<http://www.larca5130.org/business-recovery-grant/>

The Arts Council of Mendocino County Grant
The Arts Council of Mendocino County is establishing a disaster recovery fund for artist residents of Mendocino County who were directly affected by the 2017 Redwood Complex Fire. The goal is to restore lost art supplies, equipment, and instruments to Mendocino County artist residents. The grants will range from $100-$500 with an average of around $200. To apply, pick up an application at the Redwood Fire Survivor Resource Room at 200 S School Street in Ukiah. Their drop in hours are 10 am – 2 pm Monday – Thursday. Call them at 707 621 8817 to schedule another time to pick up an application.