A Local Assistance Center (LAC) for residents who suffered losses in the Shockey Fire will be open starting Wednesday at the Jacumba Library, 44605 Old Highway 80, 91934.
The Assistance Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 26, 27, 28 and 29. It is open to anyone who has lost a home, suffered property damage or who is otherwise impacted by the Shockey Fire. The site will assist residents with information, basic needs, and referrals to programs and services.
“My thoughts are with the residents of Tierra del Sol who lost homes and property in the Shockey Fire,” said County Supervisor Dianne Jacob, who represents the affected community. “The Local Assistance Center is a place where residents can get help for immediate needs and make first steps down the road to recovery, with guidance from caring and knowledgeable organizations and agencies.”
People who have lost their home or suffered extensive property damage may immediately need basic assistance, mental or physical health care, and information about the path to rebuilding a lost home. About two dozen governmental and nonprofit organizations will assist residents at the LAC.
County departments will provide information on permitting, rebuilding, and reoccupying damaged property; outreach for disabled and elderly residents; CalFresh (food stamps) eligibility screenings and information about other public assistance; connections to mental and physical health care and information on property tax relief and replacing vital records.
State agencies will include the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Insurance, and the Office of Vital Records. Nonprofits and community organizations will also be on hand.
In addition to the resources at the Local Assistance Center, recovery information and resources for fire survivors is available online at www.sdcountyrecovery.com.
