Dixie Fire (Library)

Resources    

Last Updated January 11, 2023

Click here for the press release about the settlement with PG&E, April 11 2022.  (And click here for a Q&A for more details about the settlement.) The portal is at https://www.dp4cr.com/. Under supporting documents, APN refers to the Assessor's Parcel Number; please click here to get your number.

As of December 2021, this page will no longer be updated with local fundraisers and giveaways. Suggested Facebook groups to follow to be informed about fundraisers, giveaways, and other events related to the Dixie Fire: Rebuilding Greenville & The Rebuilding Greenville Resource Center & Dixie, Caldor, Beckwourth,Colfax Fires🔥Help, Adoption, Resource & Aide & Plumas County Dixie Fire Evacuation Needs.  This growing google doc offers items, shelter, etc to those in need from the fires.

The following is to supplement the County Website's resources and falls into the following categories: General Resource Lists  |  Post-Fire, Lost Items |  Homeowners & Landowners | Livestock & Ranchers | Unemployment | Financial Assistance | Housing Help | Legal Assistance | Misc Assistance | Pets | Distribution Centers - Food, Supplies, etc | Mental & Physical Health | Donations | Scam Alerts  

General Resource Lists

• Local - Google Doc of resources (updating in real-time)  
  The CA State Library has a list of recovery resources. (Some of these are repeated on the County page.)
• State Senator Brian Dahle has offered several resources for financial help, food, going home, and clean up. See his website for more details.
• The Governor's Office of Emergency Response has a list of resources available.
• Suggestions from the Red Cross for financial planning.
• United Policyholders offers various online sessions about Recovery, Survivor to Survivor forums, and more. You can register for events at this link. 
• Dixie Fire Resource Center (prev. The Rebuilding Greenville Resource Center) 
• Alliance for Workforce Development, Chester Recovery Office (328 Main Street, Suite 3, Chester, CA 96020); you can contact them at 530-258-3866.
• Plumas Rural Services offers a variety of immediate, short-term, and long-term assistance to survivors of natural disasters, including the Dixie Fire. 
• The Dixie Fire Collaborative is working to fulfill the unmet needs of Dixie Fire survivors and helping to rebuild the communities of Greenville, Indian Falls, and Canyondam.
• Helping Handbook: A Resource for Individuals, Families, and Small Businesses (info current to 9/7/21)

Homeowners & Landowners

• The CA Dept of Insurance reminds residents across California who have been ordered to evacuate due to wildfires that they may have homeowner or renter insurance to help with evacuation and relocation costs under Additional Living Expenses coverage, known as ALE. That and other helpful tips and information is available on their website.  
• The CA Dept of Resources Recycling and Recovery has several resources for homeowners. 
• The Section 203(h) program allows the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to insure mortgages made by qualified lenders to victims of a major disaster who have lost their homes and are in the process of rebuilding or buying another home. Anyone whose home has been destroyed or severely damaged in a Presidentially declared disaster area is eligible to apply for mortgage insurance under this program.  More info here.
• Information for forest landowners about casualty losses by the University of CA Cooperative Extension Forestry, some of which is about pre-wildfires.
• Information about repairs to property that has damage caused by fire suppression work.
• The Feather River Resource Conservation District is creating a program that assists local landowners with fire prevention and recovery; assistance includes hand thinning, fuel reduction, and erosion control. More information can be found at their site.

Livestock & Ranchers

• Wildfire Recovery Resources for Farmers, Ranchers, Livestock (CDFA)
• Resources for Livestock Operators Impacted by Fire  (UC ANR)
• Resource for Small Landowners - Wildfire Recovery (UCCE)

Unemployment

• If you were affected by the Dixie Fire and are displaced from your job or need help with employment, training, or assistance applying for unemployment, call (530) 283-1606, email afwdcontact@ncen.org, or visit their website at www.afwd.org.

Financial Assistance

• Plumas Rural Services (PRS) is receiving and administering Dixie Fire donations, which will provide $500 per household in the form of a prepaid credit card for Greenville residents who have lost their homes. Applications may be downloaded from the agency’s website or filled out at PRS’s main office at 711 E. Main Street in Quincy.  Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis until the GoFundMe campaign donations are exhausted. Recipients will be required to provide identification and the address of their lost home to verify eligibility. For more information go to www.plumasruralservices.org or call 530-283-2735. They are also assisting people in applying for financial aid from other organizations.
• Plumas County Office of Education is now accepting applications for relief fund grants for students, staff, and families of all public, private, and charter schools within the county. The office continues to receive donated funds, which will be disbursed to qualifying individuals as funds allow. The maximum amount will be $500 per application, with reapplication available every 14 days. The actual amount distributed per individual will depend upon the number of applications and funds available at the time. To apply, please complete the online application or visit your local school facility office to submit a paper form. Please send any questions to Brandy Gray at bgray@pcoe.k12.ca.us.
• Plumas County veterans who are in need of assistance can contact Scott Quade at 863-9599 or Richard Dolezal at 283-5515.
• Find assistance with the American Red Cross - financial assistance to individuals whose homes were destroyed (though individuals who received significant structural damage may also be eligible for partial assistance) or who need immediate assistance with things like medication replacement and glasses replacement can sign up at 855-755-7711 (Mon-Sat, 8 am-8 pm.) Proof of fire-impacted address and ID will be required for financial assistance and only one application is accepted per address. 
• California Teachers Association (CTA) Disaster Relief Fund Grant provides financial assistance to CTA members who have experienced significant losses due to disasters in California. Apply on their website. 
• United Way of Northern California is offering up to $500 per household that has sustained 50% or more damage. The residence must be your primary residence. Applications may take up to 3 weeks to process. In order to process your application, a copy of your ID or other proof of your impacted address is required. Apply Online. 
• The Rotary District 5190 is offering aid to victims of the Fire. See their website for more information and their application.

Housing Help

• EmergencyRV provides emergency and transitional housing to displaced survivors of natural disasters. You can apply online here and more information is available on their website. 

Legal Assistance

• The District Attorney and the California State Bar Association have offered a flyer with more information about how to protect yourself from unscrupulous attorneys. It is also suggested you ask previous PG&E fire victims their experience with attorneys (check out the Facebook Fire Victims Law Firm Review group) and to do your own research on any attorney or firm.)
• Disaster Legal Assistance Collaborative (DLAC) offers free legal advice on issues including landlord-tenant, employment, FEMA benefits, insurance, repair and construction scams, loan repayment, etc. to anyone affected by any of the 2021 wildfires in Northern California. Their hotline is 888-382-3406 and more information can be found on their website.
• Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) offers free legal advice; contact their Chico Office (which serves Plumas County) at (530) 345-9491 or (800) 345-9491. You can also contact https://www.lawhelpca.org/ to find local Legal Aid.

Misc Assistance

• California Phones from the California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) provides free specialized phones and accessories for your mobile phone to all qualified Californians. These devices make it easier to hear, dial, and call. (You must live in California, already have telephone service, and require a doctor or other certifying agent’s signature.) Anyone who was in this program and who lost phone items in the Dixie Fire is eligible for free replacement.

Pets

• Linked is a guide for preparing for evacuation with animals. 
• The Facebook group Cowboy 911 is a worldwide group of people who pledge to offer assistance to others with livestock and pets in emergency situations. 
• The Lost & Found section of CareCliq is trying to reunite evacuees with their lost animals. Plumas County Animal Services also posts about found/missing Dixie Fire animals on their Facebook. 

Mental & Physical Health

• If you need to talk to someone immediately to help you through this, please call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990. Available in English, Spanish, and ASL (available at the website.) Si necesitas hablar con alguien inmediato para que lo ayude con la situación del incendio por favor llame o envía un mensaje de texto a Disaster Distress Helpline al número 1-800-985-5990, presiona “2” para español. Disponible en Inglés, Español y ASL (disponible en el sitio web).
• Your Emotional and Physical Well-Being After a Fire (CDC)
• Emotional Health After a Disaster (Red Cross)
• A Guided Activity Workbook for Children, Families, and Teachers and a second Guided Activity Workbook (Children's Psychological Health Center)
• Guide to Fire Safety, Prevention, and Recovery (Virginia Tech's R.E.A.A.C.T. Team) 
• Senior Life (Plumas District Hospital) offers free consultations for seniors. You can call (530) 283-7131.
• Plumas County Behavioral Health
• Plumas Crisis Intervention and Resource Center
• Plumas Rural Services
• MySonomaStrong.com is a self-help service designed to help survivors who have experienced a recent disaster learn more about post-disaster stress and cope more effectively with the effects of the disaster. (This site is not intended to replace professional counseling.)
• CalOES has resources for recovery, including guides and information about how to protect your physical health such as when cleaning up wildfire ash.  
• The Dixie Fire Discussion, Support and Resources Facebook group provides information and support for Dixie fire survivors from previous fire survivors from PG&E fires.
• Listos offers a First Aid Kit for Your Mind. (Also available in other languages.)
• Share your story - The Dixie Fire Stories Facebook group provides a place to share personal experiences about the Dixie Fire. (If you wish to be part of the project contact Joanne Burgueno, the photographer, at (530) 927-7255 or through Facebook.) You can also share your story with California Chronicles, a diverse collection of stories that shine a light on older Californians' invaluable experiences and contributions. The Westwood Museum has also started a project to collect written accounts of people's personal experiences during the Dixie Fire, to be assembled in a binder to be kept at the museum for public viewing. Photos are welcomed also. (There is no deadline or required format or length.)

Donations

• Library - Thank you for your support!
  • We are slowly taking book donations. Please contact Lindsay at 530-283-6310 in advance for large amounts for Greenville.
  • Our lovely County Library & Friends Group neighbors in El Dorado created a GoFundMe page for our Library specifically.
  • Monetary donations for the library can be mailed to Quincy Library at 445 Jackson St. Quincy CA 95971 or brought to the Front Desk. (Please make checks payable to Plumas County Library; please put Greenville Donation on the memo line.)  
  • Monetary donations can also be directed to the Quincy Friends of the Library, who are running the Greenville funds.  They can be mailed to Quincy Library at 445 Jackson St. Quincy CA 95971 or brought to the Front Desk. (Please make checks payable to Quincy Friends of the Library; please put Greenville Donation on the memo line.)  

Donating Items to Dixie Fire Survivors

• For questions about donations, please email DixieFireDonations@countyofplumas.com.
• If you are donating clothing please make sure it is washed and in good condition; it would also be helpful to volunteers if you sort it by size and label it.
• The Facebook group Rebuilding Greenville often has requests or suggestions for specific items, as does the Help, Adoption, Resource & Aide Facebook group for Dixie, Caldor, Beckwourth, and Colfax fire survivors. This growing google doc offers items, shelter, etc to those in need from the fires.
• The Dixie Fire Resource Center accepts donations.

Donating Money to Dixie Fire Survivors

• Plumas Rural Services (PRS) - Supporters looking to send donations to victims in addition to those covered by the GoFundMe campaign can send monetary donations to Plumas Rural Services, Attn: Dixie Fire Victims, 711 E. Main Street, Quincy, CA 95971. All proceeds received by PRS via both methods will go directly to victims of the Dixie Fire.
• Plumas Crisis Intervention and Resource Center - this is set up through Plumas Bank; to donate, reach out to your branch of Plumas Bank and simply request to make a donation to the Dixie Fire Relief Fund, or mail it to PCIRC c/o Ohana House at PO Box 3005, Quincy, CA 95971 earmarked for this fund. You can also donated directly through their website by clicking this link.       
• The Almanor Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund.  
• Dixie Fire-Help Indian Valley Community - GoFundMe created by Miranda Hald and Michelle Clement (Plumas News)
• The Common Good Community Foundation, has established a matching fund to assist all local communities impacted by the Dixie Fire.  All donations will be distributed to Plumas County agencies involved in directly assisting communities and individuals most affected by the fire. Donations are tax deductible and can be made via the foundation’s website at commongoodplumas.org or by mailing donations to: The Common Good Community Foundation  Dixie Fire Matching Fund  364 Johnsville Road, Graeagle, CA 96103. Cash or check donations can also be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at The Lost Sierra Chamber & Visitor Center 8989 Highway 89, Suites 2 & 3 Blairsden, CA 96103. 
• Plumas County Office of Education (PCOE) will be accepting donations to support all students, staff, and families of all public, private, and charter schools within our county.  Gifts may be directed to specific support, schools, or initiatives. While all donations are greatly appreciated, displaced families may have needs such as gas, or food, rather than items that may be difficult to transport or that may take up additional space in shelters and/or motel rooms.  Directed monetary or gift card donations may be sent to PCOE attn: Dixie Fire Donations, 50 Church Street, Quincy, CA 95971. Please do not send cash, and remember to include your name and mailing address, so that we may provide a letter for tax deduction purposes.  General donations to support students, staff, and families of all public, private, and charter schools within our county may also be made online via the PCOE Dixie Fire Relief Fund.   (Plumas News)
• A local resident has organized a Dixie Fire Relief Facebook group for members to share their links or those of other community members who have been impacted. The "Adopt A Dixie Fire Family" group is for families and people that are from Greenville, Canyon Dam, Indian Valley, Janesville and other surrounding areas that have lost their homes in the Dixie Fire.
• Individual victims and families are setting up GoFundMe pages too. To prevent falling for scams, they are being vetted and campaigns are putting up on the Sierra Institute site (which also cuts the GoFundMe service fees) and the Dixie Fire Relief site.  (Plumas News)
• If you would like to support veterinarian and surgery costs, please consider making a monetary donation to the GoFundMe set up by a veterinarian working with Plumas County Animal Services.  (Plumas News; 8/20/21)

Scam Alerts

• Information from the Plumas County DA on how to avoid contractor scams can be found here.
• Beware Post-Wildfire Scams - from FEMA (and more from FEMA here), from the University of California Cooperative Extension, and from the FCC.  Additional tips.
• Individual victims and families are setting up GoFundMe pages too. To prevent falling for scams, they are being vetted and campaigns are being put up on the Sierra Institute site (which also cuts the GoFundMe service fees) and the Dixie Fire Relief site.  (Plumas News, 8/11/21)
• PG&E is reporting scammers are trying to tell people in the Dixie Fire footprint that their power will be shut off for nonpayment and to pay over the phone. PG&E will never ask for your financial information over the phone or via email. Other warning signs include threats to disconnect, request for immediate payment or prepaid cards, refund or rebate offers, and will spoof authentic numbers. Customers should immediately hang up and call PG&E Customer Service at 1-800-743-5000 to confirm details about their account and report the scammers. (Plumas News, 8/26/21) More information about common scams related to the company can be found on their website.
• The CA Dept of Insurance offers tips to avoid being victimized by an insurance scam.
• FINRA offers several tips about potential financial scams in the wake of disasters.