HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.05.2024 Thompson Fire Press Release - Fire Survivor Resource LineFrom:Olio, Kristi
To:Bennett, Robin; Clerk of the Board; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Cook, Robin; Durfee, Peter; Jessee, Meegan;
Kimmelshue, Tod; Kitts, Melissa; Lee, Lewis; Pickett, Andy; Ritter, Tami; Stephens, Brad J.; Sweeney, Kathleen;
Teeter, Doug; Zepeda, Elizabeth
Subject:Thompson Fire Press Release - Fire Survivor Resource Line
Date:Friday, July 5, 2024 6:11:30 PM
Attachments:Press Release - Fire Survivor Resource Line.pdf
Good evening, Members of the Board!
Beginning at 8:00am tomorrow, July 6, DESS will be activating a Fire Survivor Resource Line to
connect residents with information and services to help them navigate what to do post-fire.
Have a great weekend,
Kristi
Employment and Social Services Shelby Boston, Director
Anna Loughman, Assistant Director
P.O. Box 1649 T: 530.552.6172
Oroville, California 95965 F: 530.534.5745
buttecounty.net/dess
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 5, 2024
CONTACT
Kristi Olio
Butte County PIO
530.280.6820
BUTTE COUNTY TO LAUNCH FIRE SURVIVOR RESOURCE LINE
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — In response to the recent fires in our community, the Butte County Department of
Employment and Social Services is activating a Fire Survivor Resource Line to support residents impacted by
the recent fires. The Resource Line is designed to provide recovery information and resources for those whose
homes have been damaged or destroyed.
The dedicated Resource Line number, 530-552-6262, will be operational and available beginning tomorrow,
July 6, 2024, from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm to offer guidance and support. By calling the hotline, residents can
receive information on a variety of critical topics, including:
x Housing Assistance: Resources for finding temporary and long-term housing solutions.
x Financial Aid: Information on available financial support and how to apply.
x Basic Necessities: Access to food, clothing, and other essential items.
x Emotional Support: Contact details for counseling and mental health services.
x Rebuilding and Recovery: Guidance on the steps to take for obtaining important documents,
rebuilding homes, and navigating insurance claims.
“Our community is no stranger to these large incidents, and we want to ensure that everyone affected has
access to the resources they need to recover and rebuild,” says Shelby Boston, Butte County Department of
Employment and Social Services Director. “The hotline is a vital tool to provide immediate assistance and
connect residents with the right services.”
Fire Survivor Resource Line: 530-552-6262
Available 7 days/week | 8:00 - 5:00 pm
Beginning July 6, 2024
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