San Diego Local Resource Network

Local Resource List

Here's a list of 12 resources to help victims of structure fire and disasters in San Diego recover:

1. International Fire Foundation Emergency Response Teams, 501(c)3 TAX ID 99-0435238 (Website: FireGuide.org) | 1) Provides emergency incident assistance for families, patients, and victims. 2) ERTs provide damage evaluation and triage to prevent additional injury. 3) Focus on long term recovery education and what to do next. 4) Referral to IFF Trusted Partner Network and community partner organizations.

2. International Fire Foundation Trusted Partner Network (IFF TPN): (Website: FireGuide.org) | (Phone: 619-535-7956) IFF maintains a network vetted, authorized partner referrals to perform professional services requiring a license or specialize expertise. Available if insurance is unresponsive, unavailable.

3. International Fire Foundation Community Connect Fundraiser: (Website: FireGuide.org) | (Phone: 619-535-7956) IFF emergency response teams are authorized to create fundraisers immediately for any affected community member in need of additional assistance at no cost, the campaign funds are to aid long term recovery.

4. American Red Cross: (Website: https://www.redcross.org/) (Local Dispatch Line: 858-309-1200 | Local Chapter Contact Information: Offers emergency financial assistance, food/water assistance, and emotional support to disaster victims. Emergency medication/medical equipment replacement and 30 day case management upon request.

5. San Diego Humane Society: (Website: https://www.sdhumane.org/) | (Phone Contact: 619-299-7012) Provides temporary shelter and other assistance to pets displaced by disaster. May qualify up to 90 days of free animal boarding.

6. Salvation Army: (Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/) | (Phone: 619-231-6000) Local Chapter Contact Information: Provides food, clothing, shelter, and financial assistance to disaster victims.

7. Feeding San Diego: (Website: https://feedingsandiego.org/) | (Phone: 619-444-7961) Offers food assistance programs to individuals and families impacted by disaster.

8. FindHelp.org: (Website: https://www.findhelp.org/) Provides a searchable database of local, state, and national social services programs, including disaster relief assistance, housing assistance, and other local community services.

9. 211 San Diego: (Website: https://211sandiego.org/) | (Phone: 2-1-1) Provides information and referrals to a variety of social services, including disaster relief.

10. National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC): (Website: https://nlihc.org/) Offers resources and advocacy for finding affordable housing after a disaster.

11. Legal Aid Society of San Diego: (Website: http://www.lassd.org/) | (Phone: 1-877-534-2524) Services: Provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals in San Diego County, including assistance with housing, consumer issues, and other civil legal matters.

12. San Diego County Department of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA): (Website: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa.html) | (Phone: 858-565-4950) Offers a variety of social services, including mental health support, food assistance, and housing assistance, which can be crucial after a disaster.