Report your storm damage to San Luis Obispo Office of Emergency Services

San Luis Obispo County officials are asking residents to report any damages sustained to homes which will help determine the amount of damage to the county. 

This information will be used to pursue recovery funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) known as Individual Assistance.

“It’s unfortunate that we once again find ourselves in the situation where we are asking residents to report their storm damages,” said Emergency Services Manager Scott Jalbert, “reporting your damages on RecoverSLO.org will help us to assess the overall impact this storm had on our community.”

There is a location on RecoverSLO.org for the public to report any damages sustained to homes which will help determine the amount of damage to the county. This information will be used to pursue recovery funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) known as Individual Assistance.

Disaster Loan Outreach Center opens in San Luis Obispo Library for affected residents, businesses

Businesses and residents affected by the severe winter storms can apply for disaster loans through federal agencies set up in the San Luis Obispo Library.

The Disaster Loan Outreach Center opened this past weekend for those affected by flooding, land and mudslides during the storms. The outreach center is in the San Luis Library at 995 Palm Street in San Luis Obispo. 

Hours of Operation:

• Tuesdays – Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Thursdays – Fridays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The deadline to apply for property damage is March 16, 2023. The deadline to apply for economic injury is Oct. 16, 2023.

FEMA comes to Cayucos and Cambria this week

FEMA personnel will be in Cayucos and Cambria this week to assist local residents affected by recent storms to register for financial assistance and answer questions.

The Mobile Registration Intake Center (MRIC) will be:  

• Cayucos Library
• Address: 310 B St, Cayucos, CA 93430, parking lot
• Dates: Monday, February 13 and Tuesday February 14 from 9 AM –  PM

• Cambria Library
• Address: 1043 Main St, Cambria, CA 93428, parking lot
• Dates: Wednesday February 15 and Thursday, February 16 from 9 AM – 5 PM

Residents are encouraged to file insurance claims for damage to their homes, personal property, businesses, and vehicles before they apply for FEMA Assistance. Applications can also be submitted online at disasterassistance.gov. You may also use the FEMA mobile app or call 1-800-621-3362. The line is open every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET. Help is available in most languages.

If you have questions, call the County Office of Emergency Services at (805) 781-5678. Follow the County of San Luis Obispo Office of Emergency Services on Twitter @slocountyoes and Facebook.com/SLOCountyOES.

FEMA selects San Luis Obispo County locations for flood zone remapping

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has proposed changes to the Flood Hazard Maps in specific areas of San Luis Obispo County.

These specific areas are:

• Salinas River, from the northern boundary of Paso Robles, through San Miguel, to the county line
• San Luis Obispo Creek, from the southern boundary of San Luis Obispo to Avila Beach
• Huer Huero Creek, in and around Creston
• Meadow Creek, through parts of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach and Oceano