Rebuild Navigator program
NOTE: The Rebuild Navigator program concluded as of December 31, 2022.
WANT TO SPEAK WITH A REBUILD NAVIGATOR?
All work with the Rebuild Navigator is arranged through our Disaster Recovery Case Managers. The Case Managers are people who have knowledge of virtually every agency or organization that is assisting people like you with the re-building of their homes and community.
REBUILD INFORMATION
A group of builders and architects held several meetings for households damaged or destroyed by the Thomas Fire - walking through the rebuild process and information on each step.- What are the steps in a rebuild after disaster? High-level Rebuild Flow Chart
- Information and links to resources on topics including immediate post-disaster tips, insurance, site survey and soils investigation, permitting process, bidding and construction,
- Sample Owner/Contractor contracts from American Association of Architects
- Ventura County Contractors Association - refer to member list
- 12 tips for Hiring a Contractor - from USAA
- Hiring a Contractor from Contractors State License Board video (13 minutes)
City of Ventura Thomas Fire Rebuild info page and Residential Rebuild Checklist
Ventura County (unincorporated areas) Wildfire Rebuild page and FAQ
NOTE: No particular vendor, contractor or service is recommended by the VC Long Term Disaster Recovery Group. Anyone, including Rebuild Navigators, working with the Ventura County Long Term Disaster Recovery Group signs a Code of Conduct agreement that states that are not to financially benefit as a result of their advising or guidance.
Thanks to the Ventura County Community Foundation and The Salvation Army for identifying and securing funding for this position.
How We Worked
The VC LTDRG has officially closed its operations related to 2017 and 2018 fire recovery as of December 2022. The website and information remains online as a resource for residents and other communities.
The VC LTDRG structure is set up to be guided by a steering committee consisting of the chairs of each of the following committees. Committees are focused on specific aspects o…
Recovery Assistance
We know that the challenges of recovery are not limited to the initial days and weeks following a disaster.
You can find a full list of all available resources and programs for wildfire impacted residents (free and low-cost legal clinics, rebuilding seminars, insurance negotiation questions, rental assistance etc.) at: http://www.211ventura.org/disaster-resources/
List of local…
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The Ventura County Long-Term Disaster Recovery Group (VC LTDRG) closed operations for Thomas and Woolsey Fires at the end of December 2022. If you have questions please email [email protected] .
Organizations:
The Ventura County Long-Term Disaster Recovery Group (VC LTDRG) is a collaborative that was formed out of the catalytic efforts of FEMA, Ventura County Voluntar…
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