For information on resources available to help you during earthquake recovery, visit the California Emergency Management Agency website. June 2nd is the deadline for eligible Imperial County agencies, State of California agencies, and certain non-profit organizations to submit Request for Public Assistance (RPA) forms to the California Emergency Managament Agency for federal and state disaster assistance funding.

The Individual Assistance Section coordinates with federal, state, local, and voluntary/nonprofit entities to provide recovery assistance following a disaster that impacts individuals and households, businesses, and/or the agricultural community in the State of California.

The Public Assistance Section provides information on and assistance to state agencies, local governments, special districts and eligible private nonprofit organizations that have been impacted by a disaster to achieve a safer future for all California communities. The Public Assistance Section ensures that state and federal support are provided to applicants in an efficient and timely manner in order to assist in recovery from a major disaster or emergency.

In response to requests from many who would like to make donations to those in our community who were impacted by the recent earthquakes experienced in Imperial County, donations can be made to:      

The Salvation Army

375 N. 5th St.

El Centro, CA 92243

(760)352-4528

Items Needed Include:

·   Non-perishable food items
·   Water
·   Personal hygiene products, including toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, etc. 
·  Baby Products including non-perishable baby formula, diapers, baby wipes, etc. 
·  Blankets
·  Cash donations

*Donations of clothing and furniture items are not needed at this time

En respuesta a la disposición de muchas personas de la comunidad en contribuir con donaciones a las comunidades que fueron impactados por los recientes terremotos en el Condado de Imperial, estas donaciones pueden ser entregadas a:

The Salvation Army

375 N. 5th St.

El Centro, CA 92243

(760)352-4528

Los artículos de necesidad incluyen:

·   Comida no perecederos
·   Agua
·  Productos de higiene personal, incluyendo pasta de dientes, cepillo de dientes, desodorantes, jabón de cuerpo, etc.
·   Artículos para bebe, incluyendo formula para bebe no perecedera, pañales, toallitas húmedas, etc.
·  Cobijas
·   Donación de dinero en efectivo

*Donaciones de ropa y muebles no son necesarios en estos momentos

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I am offering my Guide to Getting Ready as a reminder that we all need to be prepared for a natural disaster. I hope you will use the tips it provides, and I encourage you to share it with your family and friends.