A resource center where people affected by the January storm in Monterey County can call for help from local, state and federal agencies is moving to a new location. Hundreds of families have signed up for help at the Spreckels Veterans Memorial since it opened on Jan. 21. .The center was closed Thursday but will reopen at the Monterey County Government Center at 1441 Schilling Place in Salinas. The new center will open on Saturday 28th January and will be open daily from 9am to 7pm until 5th February. “We’ve been pretty busy this past week with a lot of people coming in,” said Tiana Suber, a spokeswoman for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “FEMA met with more than 100 people a day. We’ve been very successful in registering people for disaster relief. FEMA, the US Small Business Administration, the California DMV, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Response and other agencies are at the center to help those most affected by the storm. provide assistance.”We are providing rental assistance for very urgent needs. That’s what most people are coming for,” Suber said. “We know that the AH area was hit by the storm. So having resources available through FEMA and community assistance loans is definitely seen as a positive thing for the community,” said Daniel Gonzalez of the Monterey County Office of Emergency Management. About 1,800 families and households have registered for assistance, officials said. Monterey In the state, the hardest hit are those in the agricultural sector, such as farmers and ranchers.The USDA is one of the agencies that helps people who have lost land or work.“Water came in through our windows. , and it dampened all of us. And right now, no job, no job, it’s really affecting paying the rent. “It’s really hard right now,” said Florencia Benancio of Central Coast Farms. Anyone who comes in can get one-on-one attention. Renters affected by the storm can get $40,000. Homeowners can get a loan of up to $200,000. U.S. Small Business Administration According to management, small business owners can get loans of up to 2 million USD.“We give them hope; this is the end point for the day. There are options out there, and we just want to take advantage of them,” said Barbara Nitis of the SBA. The deadline to apply for disaster relief under FEMA is March 16. Businesses have until Oct. 16 to apply. Storm victims also Applications can be made online through Monterey County’s Virtual Community Assistance Center or FEMA’s website.
A resource center in Monterey County where people affected by January’s storms can call for help from local, state and federal agencies is moving to a new location.
Hundreds of families have signed up for help at the Spreckels Veterans Memorial since it opened on Jan. 21. The center closed Thursday but will reopen at the Monterey County Government Center at 1441 Schilling Place in Salinas.
The new center will open Saturday, Jan. 28, and will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Feb. 5, county officials said.
“We’ve been pretty busy here this past week with a lot of people coming in,” said Tiana Suber, spokeswoman for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “FEMA saw more than 100 people a day. It’s been really successful because we’re registering people for disaster relief.
FEMA, the US Small Business Administration, the California DMV, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Management and other agencies are at the center of providing relief to those most affected by the storm.
“We’re meeting a very urgent need, and we’re providing rental assistance, which is what most people come for,” Suber said.
“We know the AG has been affected by the storm, so having the resources available through FEMA and the public assistance loan is definitely a positive thing for the community,” said Monterey County Dept. Daniel Gonzalez. Emergency management.
About 1,800 households have registered for assistance, officials said.
In Monterey County, the hardest hit are those in the agricultural industry, such as farmers and ranchers. The United States Department of Agriculture is one of the agencies that helps people who have lost land and jobs.
“Water came in through our windows and soaked all of our stuff. And right now, no work, no job, it’s really affecting us to pay the rent. It’s really hard right now,” Florencia said. Benancio, Central Coast Farm Worker.
Anyone who walks in can get one-on-one attention. Tenants who suffered storm damage can receive up to $40,000. Homeowners can receive up to $200,000. According to the US Small Business Administration, small business owners can get up to $2 million in loans.
“We’re giving them hope; this is the last minute. There are options out there and we want them to just use them,” said Barbara Nitis with the SBA.
According to FEMA, the deadline to apply for disaster assistance is March 16. Businesses have until October 16 to apply. Storm victims can apply online through Monterey County’s Virtual Local Assistance Center or FEMA’s website.
