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From:McAfee-Bowersox, Miranda
Subject:Press Release to be sent shortly
Date:Monday, September 21, 2020 11:57:49 AM
Attachments:LAC Press ReleaseFINAL.pdf
Hello Board Members,
The attached press release will be sent to the media shortly. Please note: Media representatives are
invited to attend a tour of the Local Assistance Center tomorrow morning at 9am.
Miranda
Miranda Bowersox
Communications/Public Information Officer
Butte County Administration
25 County Center Drive, Oroville Ca. 95965
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FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 21, 2020
CONTACT
Miranda Bowersox, Butte County Public Information Officer
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 LAC will open at 10AM on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the Feather River Parks
and Recreation Gymnastics Academy located at 1875 Feather River Blvd. LAC hours will
be Monday-Friday 10AM-6PM and Saturday 10AM-4PM.
Media representatives are invited to attend a tour of the LAC 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 to 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 the following 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, community and social services, and replacing documents that may havebeen lost in the
fire, among other resources.
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Confirmed County Agencies:
Assessor
Behavioral Health
Clerk-Recorder
Department of Employment and Social Services
Development Services
Sheriff
Public Health –Environmental Health Division
Veterans Service Office
Butte County Office of Education
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
Rapid Relief Team
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