Those who may have lost important documents due to the Jan. 21-23 severe storms and flooding in San Diego County, CA can replace them. Reference the information and links to resources below to learn how.
STATE SERVICES
Birth and Death Certificates / Marriage and Divorce documents:
The California Department of Public Health — Vital Records issues certified copies of California vital records. The fastest way to request a copy of a birth or death certificate or marriage or divorce documents is to order online at CDPH-VR. Fees are waived for documents lost to the San Diego County Jan 21-23 severe storms and flooding.
Copies are provided without charge.
Driver Licenses:
It’s easy to request a replacement California driver’s license online from the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles, by visiting the website, a DMV office or at a DMV Now kiosk. Fees are waived for documents lost to the San Diego County Jan 21-23 severe storms and flooding. Copies are provided without charge.
Insurance Documents:
The CA Department of Insurance has information to assist individuals and businesses that suffered damage in during the Jan. 21-23, 2024 severe storms and flooding. Visit insurance.ca.gov for answers to insurance questions or to dispute an insurance settlement. Call 800-927-4357 for more information and to ask questions.
FEDERAL SERVICES
Green Cards:
Phone: 800-375-5283
Website: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/replace-your-green-card
Social Security Cards:
Phone: 800-772-1213
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/
Identity Theft Resource Center:
Phone: 888-400-5530
Website: http://www.idtheftcenter.org/
Email: info@fightidentitytheft.com.
Medicare Cards:
Phone: 800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or go to https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/.
USDA Farm Services:
The Farm Services Agency offers a variety of loans and grants to help agricultural producers recover from production and physical losses that result from disasters. Visit https://www.farmers.gov/recover/disaster-tool#step-1 or call 979-680-5151 or 866-680-6069.
Military Records:
The National Archives website is the place to request replacement military service records.
National Archives Records:
Phone: 866-272-6272
Website: https://www.archives.gov/preservation/records-emergency
Website: Saving family records: https://www.archives.gov/preservation/family-archives
For the latest information on the San Diego County Jan 21-23, 2024 severe storms and flooding, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4758.