HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.20.20 Email From Shari McCraken Fw_ LAC Media Tour
From:McCracken, Shari
To:Alpert, Bruce;Bennett, Robin;Clerk of the Board;Connelly, Bill;Cook, Holly;Lambert, Steve;Lucero, Debra;
McCracken, Shari;Paulsen, Shaina;Pickett, Andy;Ring, Brian;Ritter, Tami;Rodas, Amalia;Sweeney, Kathleen;
Teeter, Doug
Cc:McAfee-Bowersox, Miranda
Subject:Fw: LAC Media Tour
Date:Sunday, September 20, 2020 1:32:28 PM
Attachments:LAC Press Release.docx
Board Members,
There will be a press release tomorrow regarding the opening of the LAC for the North Complex
Fire. There will be a media tour of the facility at 9 AM on Tuesday, prior to the public opening, with
Shelby available for an interview with media representatives in attendance.
Shari
FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 21, 2020
County Contact:
Miranda Bowersox
MMcafee-Bowersox@ButteCounty.net
530.552.3320
LOCAL ASSISTANCE CENTER OPENING SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 FOR
RESIDENTS IMPACTED BY THE NORTH COMPLEX WEST ZONE FIRE
OROVILLE, CA – A Local Assistance Center (LAC) is a place for residents to connect with
the resources needed to recover and rebuild. Local and Stateagencies along with
community organizations will assemble to answer questions about disaster assistance.
The Butte County LAC will open at 10AM on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the
Feather River Parks and Recreation Academy located at 1875 Feather River Blvd. LAC
hours will be Monday-Friday 10AM-6PM and Saturday 10AM-4PM.
Media representatives are invited to join us for a tour of the Local Assistance Center
prior to opening.
What: Local Assistance Center (LAC) Media Tour
When: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 9AM Sharp
Where: Feather River Parks and Recreation Gymnastics Academy
1875 Feather River Blvd. Oroville
Residents are encouraged register with FEMA for federal disaster assistance by visiting
DisasterAssistance.gov, downloading the FEMA mobile app, or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362).
Representatives from thefollowing County, State and Non-Profit agencies will be available at
the LAC to assist residents with accessing information about homeowner’s insurance, steps to
rebuild, how to identify personal items, community and social services, and getting new
documents that may have burned in the fire, among other resources.
Confirmed County Agencies:
Assessor
Clerk-Recorder
Department of Employment and Social Services
Development Services
Sheriff
Public Health –Environmental Health Division
Veterans Service Office
Butte County Office of Education
-more-
Confirmed State Agencies:
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) –
California Department of Insurance (CDI)
Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
Employment Development Department (EDD)
California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH)
California Department of Veterans Affairs
Housing and Community Development
California Department of Social Services
Confirmed Nonprofit Agencies:
Red Cross
Tzu Chi
Salvation Army
Butte 2-1-1
California Fire Foundation
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