Updated 2/1/19

• Deadline extended to 2/15 to submit right-of-entry forms

Updated 1/23/19

• There is a Disaster Recovery Center opening in Paradise. The hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday located at 1080 Ewald Court  at the Creative Learning Center.

Updated 1/16/19

• The Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce has created a list of Paradise businesses open to customers. Check back regularly as the list is being constantly updated.

Updated 1/9/19

• The deadline to apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance has been extended to Thurs. 1/31
• The Salvation Army of Chico will be relocating its Camp Fire services next week to a temporary site on East Ninth Street

Updated 1/3/19

• The Missing Persons Call center created in the wake of the Camp Fire is now closed.

Updated 12/26

• The small animal shelter in Richvale has closed operations. All remaining animals have been moved to the Oroville shelter.

Updated 12/12:

• One-time grants of up to $2,000 to help with housing expenses are available through local Realtor groups

• Local Resources
  • Butte County Recovers – The official website for Camp Fire response and recovery
  • Camp Fire Evacuation/Repopulation Map
  • B-Line for bus routes and getting around
    • Special Camp Fire Route 41 to Magalia
    • Additional information about Route 41 and stops
• FEMA Information
  • To apply for assistance
    • Disasterassistance.gov (you can find assistance, apply online and check your status)
    • 1-800-621-3362
  • FEMA in the Community
    • Two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) are available for people to access resources needed to recover and rebuild.
      • Both are open Monday – Saturday, 9am-6pm
        • In Chico: the old Sears building in the Chico Mall at 1982 E. 20th St., Chico
        • In Oroville: at 2140 Feather River Blvd.
• Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance
  • The SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters.
  • Visit the SBA website for more information and to apply.
• The 3CORE Camp Fire Relief Business Assistance Fund offers seed grants (up to $5,000) and micro-loans (up to $25,000) for affected businesses.

• Disaster Distress Helpline
  • Call 1.800.985.5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor or visit DisasterDistress.samhsa.gov
  • The helpline is Toll-free, multilingual, confidential, and available to all residents in the United States and its territories
• For those who have received permission to enter the evacuated areas, please be prepared. Health & Safety information
• Stay safe as you return to your home with tips from CalFire
• Hygiene
  • Visit the CDC for more information on how to prevent disease during a disaster through proper hygiene

• Volunteer
  • If you are interested in volunteering, you can sign up with Caring Choices online here. They have had an overwhelming response to the Camp Fire and are processing applications as quick as possible. There will be a need for sustained help during the recovery process.
• Donate
  • Disaster relief services are most in need of cash or gift cards–organizations have been overwhelmed with generosity and are at capacity and cannot accept any more material donations. Cash and gift cards are most useful for getting exactly what people need.
    • Organizations accepting financial donations
  • Red Cross: call 1-800-RED-CROSS or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make monetary donations
    • Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
  • Salvation Army is asking for these specific items
    • Website, Facebook
  • North Valley Community Foundation (NVCF): (530) 891-1150
    • Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

• People
  • Housing & Lodging
    • Local hotels have been impacted by the fire and are close to capacity. As things change in the next few days and weeks, you can check local hotel availability here: Butte County Lodging
    • AirBnB – Free Accommodations for Relief Workers and Evacuees; search for available lodging here.
      • Those interested in making their home available can register their home.
  • Shelters
    • This shelter is open and supported by the American Red Cross:
      • Chico Silver Dollar Fairgrounds (2357 Fair St., Chico CA, 95928)

• Shelter for Animals
  • To report lost pets contact North Valley Animal Disaster Group: 530-895-0000
  • Here’s the list of Camp Fire Rescued Animals
  • The emergency animal shelters will be closing as early as 1/4/19. Owners that still have animals in shelters need to make plans for other shelter options
    • Small Animal: Old Oroville Hospital (2279 Del Oro Drive, Oroville)
    • Large Animal: Butte County Fairgrounds, 199 E Hazel St, Gridley, CA 95948