News and Media: Disaster 4699

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in the community of Templeton in San Luis Obispo County for residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that began Feb. 21.

Residents of San Luis Obispo County who experienced damage from the severe storms and flooding that took place in February and March can now apply for federal disaster assistance.

Residents who cannot live in their homes while repairing damage from the severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21, or must find a new place to live, can apply for temporary rental assistance from FEMA. Residents in the disaster designated counties of Kern, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino, Mono, Monterey, San Benito, San Bernardino, Santa Cruz, Tulare and Tuolumne may apply.

Renters and homeowners in the 12 counties eligible for FEMA assistance due to the severe storms and flooding that took place in February and March now have an additional 45 days, until July 20, 2023, to apply for FEMA assistance. The previous deadline was Monday, June 5.

Residents of Butte County are now eligible to apply to FEMA’s Individual Assistance program for the severe storms and flooding that began on Feb. 21, 2023.