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Posted on: February 3, 2023

[ARCHIVED] Disaster Recovery Center in Watsonville to remain open through February 10

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Officials have announced that the Disaster Recovery Centers in Watsonville and Felton will remain open through February 10. 


Both centers will continue operating between 9AM-5PM to assist community members impacted by the recent winter storms. To date, the centers have helped more than 1,800 County of Santa Cruz residents apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency benefits and countless more connected with local services.


The deadline to apply for FEMA aid for damages or losses related to the January storms is March 16, 2023. Eligible residents who have not yet begun the recovery process are encouraged to stop by the centers or call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), download the FEMA app, or visit https://www.disasterassistance.gov to get started.


For Watsonville residents rebuilding and repairing storm-damaged properties, please call our Community Development Department at 831-768-3050 for assistance with permits. Additional storm recovery resources are also available HERE


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Funcionarios han anunciado que los Centros de Recuperación de Desastres en Watsonville y Felton permanecerán abiertos hasta el 10 de febrero.


Ambos centros continuarán operando entre las 9AM-5PM para ayudar a miembros de la comunidad afectados por las recientes tormentas de invierno. Hasta la fecha, los centros han ayudado a más de 1.800 residentes del Condado de Santa Cruz a solicitar los beneficios de la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA) e innumerables más conectados con los servicios locales. 


La fecha límite para solicitar ayuda de FEMA por daños o pérdidas relacionadas con las tormentas de enero es el 16 de marzo de 2023. Se alienta a los residentes elegibles que aún no han comenzado el proceso de recuperación a visitar los centros o llamar al 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), descargar la aplicación de FEMA o visitar https://www.disasterassistance.gov para comenzar.


Para residentes de Watsonville que están reconstruyendo y reparando propiedades dañadas por la tormenta, llame a nuestro Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario al 831-768-3050 para obtener ayuda con los permisos. Recursos adicionales de recuperación de tormentas también están disponibles AQUÍ




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