Santa Cruz Fire Information

United Way Fire Relief Fund

United Ways of the Greater Bay Area Central Coast created a Wildfire Relief Fund to provide immediate and long-term recovery assistance to Bay Area and Central Coast residents affected by the August 2020 wildfires that have spread throughout the region.  www.uwba.org/wildfirerelief

Ways To Help? 

If you are a landlord with vacancies who is willing to accept fire survivors with or without access to FEMA and other survivor assistance programs, the County is asking for your support in meeting the critical housing needs of the community.

If you are interested in helping survivors, please fill out a brief survey at 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HFCT6TL

Other Resources 

UW Santa Cruz County Website – www.unitedwaysc.org/2020wildfireresources

Fire Recovery Resources –https://www.santacruzcounty.us/firerecovery.aspx

United Policyholders’ website: www.uphelp.org/2020wildfires  can access insurance claim and recovery resources.

The Permit Recovery Center is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed noon-1p.m. for lunch). To schedule a virtual appointment, call 831-454-5323, email RPC@santacruzcounty.us,or self-schedule a virtual appointment by visiting http://rpcappt.timetap.com Limited in-person appointments are also available.

TEXT or Dial 211

Text “Fuego”, “Fire”, or “Wildfire” to 211-211 to receive the latest information about local Fire Resources and Relief

Dial 211 to speak with a call specialist