storm damage

FROM THE FIRE CHIEF’S CORNER: STORM DAMAGE TO YOUR HOME -- WHAT DO I DO NOW?

By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

 

September 8, 2023 (San Diego) - The storm has passed – now what?

 

Though the heavy rains have subsided, more rain is in the forecast. However, the danger will lurk with mudflow and erosion problems. Make sure you are prepared.

 

In the next few days, you might find your home and property damaged and you’ll be wondering how do I get this put back together?

 

Where do I start? 


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USDA OFFERS RURAL DISASTER HOME REPAIR GRANTS FOR DAMAGES FROM JANUARY STORMS

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May 15, 2023 (San Diego) -- Low-income rural homeowners who experienced damages from the winter storms may qualify for the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Disaster Home Repair Grant.

If eligible, rural homeowners could be awarded a grant up to $40,675 to be used for home repairs due to storm damage that occurred between Dec. 27, 2022 and Jan. 31, 2023. Nationwide, $55.7 million of Rural Disaster Home Repair Grant money is available until the funds run out. Homeowners are encouraged to apply as soon as possible since these funds are expected to run out quickly.

To apply, homeowners must first check the Property Eligibility Map to see if their address is located in an eligible area. Click “accept” below the property eligibility disclaimer to proceed.


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RESIDENTS ASKED TO REPORT STORM DAMAGE

 

Source: SD County Emergency

January 20, 2017 (San Diego's East County) - San Diego County residents experiencing significant damage to their homes or businesses are requested to report it to the County Office of Emergency Services online: http://www.sdcountyrecovery.com/damages-resulting-from-disaster/

Completion of this form will assist the County and City in collecting damage information and associated costs with the series of winter storms moving through our area. Compiling total costs throughout the county will assist local governments in determining whether we might qualify for state or federal disaster recovery assistance.


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COUNTY ASKS ALL RESIDENTS TO REPORT STORM DAMAGE

 

East County News Service

 

January 8, 2016 (San Diego's East County) - If you have damage from this week’s storms, the County wants to hear from you.  Even if you live in a city within the county, it’s important for the  County to  get a report on all damages countywide.


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HAVE STORM DAMAGE? FEDS ANNOUNCE LOW-INTEREST DISASTER LOANS FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES

 

Filing deadlines April 4 for property damage; November 2 for economic harm

 

February 3, 2011 (San Diego)--The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) advised San Diego County officials today that residents and business owners affected by the severe winter storms which impacted our region from December 18 through January 4 could be eligible for low-interest loans.

 


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