FEMA Opens Disaster Assistance Centers In Santa Clara County

LOS GATOS, CA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is operating multiple intake centers to help residents of Santa Clara County apply for disaster assistance to help cover costs associated with the January storms.

Last month, FEMA expanded its major disaster declaration to include Santa Clara County in the areas eligible for the individual assistance program, which can provide temporary housing, money for home repairs and funds to cover other essential costs.

"Since the storms began, the county and our partners have been working to get as much assistance as possible to help community members who were impacted," said Darrell Ray, deputy director of the Office of Emergency Management. "If you were affected by this disaster, be sure to apply now."

Residents will be able to apply for assistance until July 25, and on-site help will be available on various dates at centers in Los Gatos, San Martin and Mountain View.

Here is the schedule:

Disaster Recovery Center

• The Pavilion at Redwood Estates
  • 21450 Madrone Dr., Los Gatos, CA
• Hours of Operation:
  • June 13 from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • June 14 to June 27 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• June 28 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Mobile Registration Intake Centers

• Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency, Agricultural Division
  • 80 W Highland Ave., Building K, San Martin, CA
• Hours of Operation:
  • June 12 from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • June 13 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • June 14 from 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • June 15 to June 22 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• City of Mountain View Police and Fire Administration Building
  • 1000 Villa St., Mountain View, CA
• Hours of Operation:
  • June 13 to June 15 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Here's what you need to apply:

• Personal information (address, Social Security number, contact information, etc.)
• Household income.
• Insurance information.
• Bank account information (to deposit funds into your account).

"We commend the dedication exhibited by our local, state, and federal partners in coordinating the establishment of the Disaster Recovery Center and Mobile-Registration Intake Ceters in Santa Clara County," said Dana Reed, director of the OEM. "Their tireless efforts and collaborative spirit have played an instrumental role in the county's recovery from the January storms."

Community members can also apply for disaster assistance 24 hours a day by calling FEMA's hotline at 1-800-621-3362.