C.A.R. is committed to helping members and consumers recover from wildfires and other natural disasters. We’ve prepared these materials to keep you and your clients informed about how to protect their homes, keep their insurance coverage, and find new coverage when necessary.
CA WILDFIRE/NATURAL DISASTER RESOURCES
IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE
RESOURCES
• Deadline for Wildfire Assistance is Mar. 31 - NEW
• HUD Fair Market Rent Calculator
• Access C.A.R. CA Wildfire / Natural Disaster Resources
• Mutual Aid LA Network List of Resources
HOUSING
• FEMA Individuals and Households Program
• Local Hotel Association List of Hotels Offering Rooms and Discounts
RECOVERY & INSURANCE HELP
RESOURCES
• FAQ: How REALTORS® Can Help Clients Recover and Rebuild After Wildfire - NEW
• FAQ: Health and Safety: Returning Home After Wildfire - NEW
• FAQ: How REALTORS® Can Assist Clients With Insurance After Wildfires - NEW
• FAQ: How REALTORS® Can Help Renters After Wildfires
• FAQ: California FAIR Plan
• Homeowners Insurance Help FAQ
• CA Dept. of Insurance Wildfire Resources
• Defensible Space Quick Guide*
FOR YOUR CLIENTS
• Renter's Guide to Recovering From the California Wildfires
• Wildfire Issues PowerPoint Deck*
• Wildfire Issues: Defensible Space & Fire Insurance*
• C.A.R. Legal Live Webinar: Recent Wildfires (Jan 14) *
• Insurance Briefing for REALTORS®
• United Policyholders Webinar Recording
* Must be signed in to car.org to view
SOCIAL MEDIA SHAREABLES
SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
• Wildfire-Related Social Media Posts (IG, FB) - NEW
• C.A.R. Places Open Letter in 45+ Newspapers Statewide
CONSUMER FACT SHEETS
• SBA Disaster Loan Assistance for Wildfire Recovery - Rev 3/11
• Proposition 19 Property Tax Relief for Wildfire Victims - NEW
• 7 Steps to Navigate Insurance Assistance Following the Calif. Wildfires
• Mortgage Assistance for Consumers
• Renter's Guide to Recovering From the California Wildfires
• Prepare for Insurance Claims Related to Wildfire
• How to Protect Yourself From Scam Artists
• How To Find (or Keep) Fire Insurance
• How To Fire-Harden Your Home
MORTGAGE/FUNDING HELP
• Fannie Mae SoCal Wildfire Disaster Relief Options
• Freddie Mac Natural Disaster Help
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Disaster Resources
• FAQ: Sources of Funding - NEW
• FAQ: C.A.R. Disaster Relief Fund and NAR REALTOR Relief Fund - NEW
• SBA Disaster Loan Assistance for Wildfire Recovery - Rev. 3/11
• FAQ: Sources of Funding - NEW
• Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Loans
FRAUD & PRICE GOUGING
• C.A.R. Price Gouging Legal Quick Guide*
• C.A.R. Places Open Letter in 45+ Newspapers Statewide
• CA Attorney General's Office Price Gouging Information
• HUD Fair Market Rent Calculator
CONSUMER FACT-SHEETS
• Price Gouging - Revised 3/11
* Must be signed in to car.org to view
TOWNHALLS & TRAININGS
C.A.R. Wildfire Resources Member Townhall
January Legal Webinar: Recent Wildfires
FREE TRAININGS
• Role of the REALTOR® in Disasters - use code PREPARE at checkout
* Must be signed in to car.org to view
TRANSACTION HELP
PRINTABLE
• How Natural Disasters Affect Transactions Quick Guide
• C.A.R. Legal Live Webinar: Recent Wildfires (Jan 14) *
* Must be signed in to car.org to view
FOR CONSUMERS
• C.A.R. Places Open Letter in 45+ Newspapers Statewide
CONSUMER FACT-SHEETS
• SBA Disaster Loan Assistance for Wildfire Recovery - Rev. 3/11
• Proposition 19 Property Tax Relief for Wildfire Victims - NEW
• Consumer Guide to Health and Safety After a Wildfire
• Renter's Guide to Recovering From the California Wildfires - REVISED 2/6
• 7 Steps to Navigate Insurance Assistance Following the Calif. Wildfires
• Mortgage Assistance for Consumers
• Prepare for Insurance Claims Related to Wildfire
• How to Protect Yourself From Scam Artists
• How To Find (or Keep) Fire Insurance
• How To Fire-Harden Your Home
• Wildfire Issues: Defensible Space & Fire Insurance
OTHER RESOURCES
• CA Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection
VOLUNTEER - NEW
• LA Works List of Volunteer Opportunities for the LA Fires
• Red Cross LA Fires Volunteer Opportunities
CONTACT US
• C.A.R.'s Dedicated Email for Wildfires - lafires@car.org
Disclaimer: The resources provided herein are for informational purposes only and not a substitute for legal advice. Your decision to select and contact an insurance provider should be based on your independent evaluation and in your sole discretion. Please visit the Department of Insurance and United Policyholders for further guidance.