Mendocino County, CA
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Mendocino County is committed to help individuals affected by the Redwood Fire rebuild their homes and community. This page provides important information for the rebuilding process and how to protect yourself along the way.
County Departments
Disaster recovery assistance with: Debris Removal Program, Temporary Trailer/RV Permits, Building Permits
Disaster recovery assistance with: Private Debris Cleanup, Septic System Location/Approval, Well Installation/Repairs
Flyers
Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program Flyers: English I Spanish
Rebuilding After a Wildfire Factsheet
Returning Home After a Wildfire
Consumer Protection Resources
Contractor's State License Board (CSLB) Disaster Help
Unscrupulous, unlicensed contractors often prey on victims of natural disasters. It is a felony to contract without a license in a declared disaster area. Consumers can protect themselves by using CSLB's resources to check a contractor's license status and history.
Below you will find links to a number of resources to help with this.
After a Disaster Guide English | Spanish
Owner Builder Responsibilities English | Spanish
Better Business Bureau (BBB) Tips
As evacuees return to their homes and begin to assess the fire damage, one of the biggest questions on their minds might be how to rebuild. Although there is usually an outpouring of support and generosity from the public after a tragedy, unethical businesses may also emerge to try to take advantage of those recovering.
It’s important for those affected by the fires to do their research when hiring a business. BBB complaints frequently involve workers doing a shoddy job and consumers having trouble getting their problems resolved.