We are devastated by the trauma and destruction resulting from wildfires that have impacted our neighbors in the Los Angeles region. Families, neighborhoods and communities, including many businesses, have been decimated. SBDC-OC stands ready to directly assist in the recovery process through the state's Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program. We are also providing a list of information below (with assistance from Nor-Cal FDC) for use by all those impacted by the fires. Information and links are also available for making contributions to agencies that are providing wildfire relief aid.
This disaster is historic in nature with the Palisades and Eaton fires ranking among the top four most destructive in state history. Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County stands ready to assist and will hold in our thoughts and prayers all those navigating this terrible crisis.
California Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program:
Click here: https://ibank.ca.gov/small-business/disaster-relief/
Info: The California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank), through its Small Business Finance Center, is offering guarantees of up to $1 million or 95% on a maximum $1.25 million in financing for small businesses damaged by the wildfires. Proceeds must be used for disaster recovery.
Fire Damage Maps and Recovery Assistance
(Eaton) https://recovery.lacounty.gov/eaton-fire/
(Palisades) https://recovery.lacounty.gov/palisades-fire/
(Franklin) https://recovery.lacounty.gov/franklinfire/
(Bridge) https://recovery.lacounty.gov/bridgefire/
Info: Each link leads to a fire damage map corresponding to a particular area. One can enter their home address to the map to view the status of their home. Each link also contains recovery assistance information.
California Wildfire Recovery Resource Guide | State Treasurer’s Office
Click here: https://www.treasurer.ca.gov/STO-Wildfire-Recovery-Resources-Guide.pdf
Info: The California State Treasurer’s Office has put together a Wildlife Recovery Resource Guide. For more information, please view the State Treasurer’s LinkedIn post on the guide (click here to view post).
California wildfires | U.S. Small Business Administration
Click here: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/california-wildfires
Info: The California Wildfires page from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers information on its various disaster loans, intended to help businesses of all sizes during the disaster recovery period.
Recover and Rebuild: Resources and Steps for Business Recovery | Outsmart Disaster
Click here: https://outsmartdisaster.calosba.ca.gov/support-and-resources-for-los-angeles-area-wildfire-recovery/
Info: Outsmart Disaster’s Recover and Rebuild page provides information on Disaster Loan Outreach centers, which allow business owners to get in touch with SBA and SBDC advisors to assist with broad business issues, including employee support, insurance and more.
How to Help:
If you would like to make a contribution to agencies that are providing wildfire aid, please click the links below to reach listings curated by news media.
