FEMA To Open Center For Contra Costa Residents Impacted By Storms

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — Residents of Contra Costa County affected by the recent winter storms can now connect directly to federal and state recovery programs and services in person.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency —FEMA — is opening a Disaster Recovery Center to help residents impacted by the storms from Dec. 31, 2022 - Jan. 30, 2023, connect directly with recovery resources.

The Center will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. starting Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 510 Gonda Way in Danville. The Center is expected to remain open as needed through March 1.

The Center can help residents:

• Apply directly for assistance. Residents can still apply online or check the status of their application at www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362;
• Learn more about disaster assistance programs;
• Learn the status of a FEMA application;
• Ask questions regarding eligibility;
• Find housing and rental assistance information;
• Get answers to questions or resolve issues; or
• Get referrals to agencies that might offer other assistance.

Other resources through the California Office of Emergency Services — CalOES — and the Small Business Administration — SBA — will also be available.

On Feb. 2, Contra Costa County was approved for Individual Assistance or IA. FEMA provides IA to eligible individuals and households who have sustained losses as a direct result of a disaster that receives a federal disaster declaration.

Those who have experienced personal property damage should contact their insurance company first to determine what resources might be available. FEMA provides assistance to applicants for uninsured or underinsured disaster-caused expenses and serious needs.