Christian: That’s right. It’s too bad. Here on the main beach where the great volleyball courts are you can see this big pile of wood that would take time to clean up. With coastal subsidence and those swells, we’re going to see more damage. At Santa Cruz Harbor, boats capsize away. This is the message that comes every hour from Coastguard warning incoming ships to turn back because of the fall, which will result in entry being denied. >> They can’t get the cliff to where they need it until the bloat dies. Christian Concerned, Senior: A bulge that damages San Lorenzo Levi’s powers. and severe damage along the western escarpment as part of the road fell into the ocean. This is the hardest hit area in Santa Cruz by the swell. The waves now crashed into the path, making the area overgrown with wood and trees. Currently, the city estimates damage to infrastructure at up to $10 million, and as severe storms continue, construction will continue to be delayed. The initial damages along the western slope are actually areas we know. Christian and for those who live in the area, the danger is clear. >> He was wounding – running along the cliff, the first piece fell right next to him. Christian But that’s not it: stop this Santa Cruz local from enjoying the shoreline and start running along the western slope. Public businesses will have to wait for another break in the weather to try to clean up the beaches. They also say that if the storm continues like this through the end of January, it could take until March to clean up all of our beaches in time for summer.
Storm Recovery: How to get help after devastating storms or how to help those in need
Updated: 5:06 PM PST Jan 18, 2023
After nine atmospheric rivers slammed into California and caused millions in damage due to flooding, falling trees, and high winds, the Central Coast is beginning to recover and rebuild. VIDEO PLAYER: $10 million in damage to Santa Cruz infrastructure due to ballooning financial support is available to people affected by the flooding. Monterey and Santa Cruz counties were included in President Joe Biden’s major disaster declaration, allowing residents to apply for FEMA support. HOW TO GET FEMA ASSISTANCE For Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties storm victims can apply online for federal assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov, call FEMA at 800-621-3362 or download the FEMA application, see below for more information: English: http // fema.gov/assistance Spanish: http://fema.gov/es/assistance How to Get Financial Assistance in Santa Cruz County Community organizations in Santa Cruz County and Pajaro Valley County provide direct financial assistance to local residents and connect them to other resources. 1-1 or call the Family Resource Center closest to you (Mon-Fri): San Lorenzo Valley: Mountain Community Resources @ 831-335-6600 Live Oak & Mid-County: Live Oak Family Resource Center @ 831-476-7284 Santa Territory Cruz: Nueva Vista Community Resources @ 831-423-5747 Davenport & N. Coast: Davenport Resource Service Center @ 831-425-8115 Pajaro/Monterey County & Santa Cruz County: Catholic Charities @ 831-316-9122 Priority considerations given to people and families Those who have lost their housing and/or wages due to winter storms and cannot get other assistance, according to the Santa Cruz Community Foundation. Santa Cruz County Cleanup You can request flood response volunteers using this form created by the county. Or, if you need help finding help, call 831-454-2285. Public dumpsters have been posted at the following locations to assist those working to clean up the property: Soquel Village/Wharf Road District – Heart of Soquel Park Parking Lot, 4740 Soquel Drive Rio Del Mar Apartments – Picnic/Parking Area Near Venus Restaurant Davenport District – Davenport Resource Center Parking 150 Church StreetCollege Lake Area – College Road and Holohan Road off LakenEast Lake District (2 locations) – Monks Court and East Lake Avenue near Bridge Street Filton Grove (2 locations) – 182 Sylvan, intersection of River Road and Circle DriveParadise Park (2 locations) – 211 Keystone Way parking lot, 636 St. 831-454-3171. To report a geological hazard, including landslides, send an email to geologicalhazards@santacruzcounty.us.Monterey County Clean Up Monterey County Housecleaning Hotline: 844-965-1386. If you need assistance with flood damage in California, call the number above for assistance. We will connect you with volunteers from local aid organizations, community groups and faith communities who may be able to help. All services are free of charge, but the service is not guaranteed due to the dire need. This hotline will remain open through Friday, January 27, 2023. Monterey County is asking the public to submit a property damage assessment as they continue to monitor the fallout from winter storms. Monterey County Damage Assessment Survey: Click here. Garbage dumps have been set up in the Carmel Valley for those who clean up their homes and businesses. How to Donate – Central Coast: Money donated to local disaster funds will be given as grants to support trusted local nonprofits working on the front lines of disaster response Santa Cruz County: The Santa Cruz County Disaster Fund is dedicated to supporting residents affected by floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and landslides mudflows, debris flows and other local disasters. Donate here. Monterey County: Donations will provide emergency assistance and relief through local nonprofits to meet needs, including food, emergency shelter, financial assistance for those evacuees, and support for first responders as well as recovery efforts. Donate here. San Benito County: In light of the current flood disaster in the county, the San Benito County Community Foundation has opened a Disaster Recovery Fund to assist community members experiencing hardships related to storm and flood conditions. Donate here. How to Volunteer In Santa Cruz County, the Volunteer Center is asking people to sign up to help their community. To sign up to volunteer, go to their website here. “In the coming days, volunteers will be needed to play a critical role in providing public services ranging from post-event cleanup to staff phones,” the organization’s website reads. There are no county-approved volunteer programs in Monterey County.
After nine atmospheric rivers slammed into California and caused millions in damage due to flooding, falling trees, and high winds, the Central Coast is beginning to recover and rebuild.
video player: $10 million in damage to Santa Cruz’s infrastructure due to inflation
Financial support is available to people affected by the floods. Monterey and Santa Cruz counties are included Declaration of a major disaster Issued by President Joe Biden, allowing residents to apply for FEMA support.
How to get FEMA help
For Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, storm victims can apply online for federal assistance at DisasterAssistance.govCall FEMA at 800-621-3362 or download the FEMA app.
See below for more information:
How to get financial aid in Santa Cruz County
Community organizations in Santa Cruz County and the Pajaro Valley provide direct financial assistance to local residents and connect them to other resources.
- Dial 2-1-1 or call the Family Resource Center nearest you (Mon-Fri):
- San Lorenzo Valley: Mountain Community Resources @ 831-335-6600
- Live Oak & Mid-County: Live Oak Family Resource Center @ 831-476-7284
- Santa Cruz Area: Nueva Vista Community Resources @ 831-423-5747
- Davenport & N. Coast: Davenport Resource Service Center @ 831-425-8115
- Pajaro/Monterey County & Santa Cruz County: Catholic Charities @ 831-316-9122
People and families who have lost their housing and/or wages due to winter storms and have not been able to get other aid will be given priority, according to the Santa Cruz Community Foundation.
Santa Cruz County Cleanup
You can request flood response volunteers using this form created by the county. Or, if you need help finding help, call 831-454-2285.
public garbage containers They are posted on the following sites to assist those working to clean up the property:
- Sockwell Village/Wharf Road District – Heart of Sockwell Park Parking, 4740 Sockwell Drive
- Rio Del Mar Apartments – A walk in the park/parking area near Venus Restaurant
- Davenport Area – Davenport Resource Center Parking Lot 150 Church Street
- College Lake District – College Road and Holohan Road off Laeken
- East Lake District (2 locations) – Friars Court and East Lake Street near Bridge Street
- Filton Grove (2 locations) – 182 Sylvan, intersection of River Road and Circle Drive
- Paradise Park (2 locations) – 211 Keystone Way parking lot, 636 St. Augustine Ave (next to the tennis parking lot) Ben Lomond – Mill Street in the parking area outside Ben Lomond County Park
If you see structural damage and need an inspection, call 831-454-3171. To report a geological hazard, including landslides, send an email to geologicalhazards@santacruzcounty.us.
Monterey County Cleanup
Monterey County Home Cleaning Hotline: 844-965-1386.
If you need assistance with flood damage in California, call the number above for assistance. We will connect you with volunteers from local aid organizations, community groups and faith communities who may be able to help.
All services are free of charge, but the service is not guaranteed due to the dire need. This hotline will remain open until Friday, January 27, 2023.
Monterey County is asking the public to submit a property damage assessment as they continue to monitor the fallout from winter storms. Monterey County Damage Assessment Survey: Click here.
Garbage dumps have been set up in the Carmel Valley for those who clean up their homes and businesses.
How to Donate – Central Coast
Funds donated to local disaster funds will be given as grants to support trusted local nonprofit organizations working on the front lines of disaster response.
- Santa Cruz CountyThe Santa Cruz County Disaster Fund is dedicated to supporting residents affected by floods, wildfires, earthquakes, mudslides, debris flows, and other local disasters. Donate here.
- Monterey CountyDonations: Donations will provide emergency assistance and relief through local nonprofit organizations to meet needs, including emergency food and shelter, financial assistance for those evacuees, support for first responders, as well as recovery efforts. Donate here.
- San Benito County: In light of the current flood disaster in the county, the San Benito County Community Foundation has opened a Disaster Recovery Fund to assist community members experiencing hardships related to storm and flood conditions. Donate here.
How do you volunteer?
In Santa Cruz County, the Volunteer Center is asking people to sign up to help their community. To sign up to volunteer, go to their website here.
“In the coming days, volunteers will be needed to play a critical role in providing public services ranging from post-event cleanup to staff phones,” the organization’s website reads.
There are no county-approved volunteer programs in Monterey County.