After a wildfire
Recovery is a process, not a single step. These calm, practical guides walk through what to do after a California wildfire, from the first hours to insurance, documentation, housing, and where to find help. This is recovery guidance, not legal advice.
First 24 Hours
Safety, shelter, opening a claim, and protecting the records that matter later.
First 30 Days
The claim process, FEMA and SBA, replacing vital records, and finding support.
Insurance Claim Checklist
How to open and work a claim, and what to keep in writing.
Documentation & Evidence
Photographing damage, building an inventory, and keeping dated records.
Temporary Housing & FEMA
Loss-of-use, FEMA assistance, and SBA disaster loans, explained.
Recovery Resources
Cal OES, FEMA, the Department of Insurance, 211, and assistance centers.