The San Luis Obispo Veterans Memorial Center has been converted into a Convalescent Center and Community Assistance Center.
“This is our one stop shop, so we want residents to come here and get all their questions answered so they don’t have to call multiple offices. They can all be here,” said Rachel Dion, San Luis Obispo County Emergency Services Coordinator.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES), and San Luis Obispo County put together this center for hurricane survivors.
“For example, if you lose your driver’s license in the storms, we have the DMV here to help you reapply for your driver’s license. If you have questions about getting your home ready for storm damage, we have planning and building right here, we have an assessment department,” Dion said. “We have non-profits – Red Cross and United Way.”
If you are not registered with FEMA for assistance, bring the following documents:
“We need your Social Security information, we need to know the address of the damaged property, where you currently live… maybe your bank information if you need direct financing, ” said Renee Bafalis, who serves as Media for FEMA. Relationship Expert.
If you’ve already filed, the center is a great way to track claims.
“Bring a document with you if you have a receipt, maybe your insurance company has let you know what they will or won’t cover, if they’ve had contractors come in and report to you you for the amount of money. to do the repairs – bring the information back to you,” Bafalis said.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a wide range of services beyond the business sector.
“Small businesses can borrow up to two million dollars and usually for capital, working capital and damages,” said Zabrina Tipton, SBA’s Public Affairs Officer. “Homeowners and renters can also pay as little as $40,000, and the only thing covered is furniture, cars and appliances. For home owners, home equity loans are limited to $200,000.
If you own a farm, livestock, or vineyard, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is here to help you figure out what program is right for your needs.
“It’s a worksheet that they fill out and that’s our starting point for removing debris from the field that needs to be done, access roads, flood damage,” said Jody Lyon, USDA Farm Service Agency Program Lead. Technician.
Information about health and welfare is also sent to this office.
How long does this place last?
“As long as we have community members who need help, we will remain open,” Dion said. “March 16thThe deadline for applying for FEMA federal assistance is 2023.
The San Luis Obispo Veterans Memorial is located at 801 Grand Ave. It is open seven days a week from 8 am to 7 pm
If you need assistance with transportation, you can contact the SLO County Office of Emergency Services at (805) 781-5678.
