Public Invited to Learn About Federally-Funded Programs and Activities to Reduce Future Losses from Natural Disasters

Public Invited to Learn About Federally-Funded Programs and Activities to Reduce Future Losses from Natural Disasters

Officials with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will be in Santa Barbara to provide information on two funding programs related to property damage caused by the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow. 

The public is invited to a meeting to hear about program eligibility.
6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 5
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Hearing Room
105 E. Anapamu St., Fourth Floor, Santa Barbara. 

Those who should attend include impacted households from the 93108 zip code (Montecito); and business, civic and nonprofit leaders. Registration is encouraged but not required. For special assistance or reasonable accommodations, contact HCD at disasterrecovery@hcde.ca.gov. 

Register Online  :   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/95266381311 

At the meeting, state representatives will provide information on its work with local governments, including the County, to fund high-impact programs and activities aimed at reducing future losses from natural disasters. 

The two programs that will be discussed are the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program (OOR) and Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT), including proposed mitigation programs to address infrastructure needs, eligibility, and the timeline for funding.   

California received funds from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to use toward the costs of rehabilitating property impacted by the twin disasters.

The state is conducting a survey to identify needs of landlords, property owners and tenants affected by the disasters. Those who were impacted by one or both of the disasters are encouraged to complete the survey online at ReCoverCA Disaster Housing Assistance Survey: https://recover.hcd.ca.gov/ 

For more information about the event, contact Laurie Baker, Grants and Program Manager, Community Services Department/Housing and Community Development at (805) 568-3521 or send email to lbaker@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.