We are here to help!
Our hearts go out to all of those who have experienced losses during the unprecedented wildfires we are experiencing in SoCal. There's been so much devastation it's nearly impossible to comprehend the full extent of the damage and loss. Please take care of yourselves, your families, your friends, and your neighbors!
See below for rentals in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and LA County, a Fire Survivor's Personal Guide, notes from an Insurance Attorney, multiple Resource Guides, and links to important websites.
*Note: the rentals below include furnished & unfurnished homes.
If you have rental or purchase haves or needs in the Santa Barbara area, please click here to contact us.
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A Survivor's Guide
Emily Cocks, a 2017 Atlas Fire victim, offers an in-depth outline on how to streamline the processes for what follows after you lose your home in a wildfire.
Click here for access.
Notes from an Insurance Attorney
Insurance attorney Matthew Bourhis, with an office in Hollywood, offers advice on what to do and what not to do when talking with your insurance company.
Click here for the PDF link.
A Southern California Resource Guide
Compass Southern California is here to offer support, resources, and a helping hand to those impacted by these fires. Find links to rentals and resources across the south coast by clicking the shareable link below. Together, we face these challenges and begin to rebuild.
Click here for access.
FEMA: Get Assistance After A Disaster
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LA Fire Resources
Click here for access.
More SoCal Insurance Information
Insurance Coverage Protection for Southern California
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara protected Southern California homeowners by issuing a mandatory one-year moratorium on insurance non-renewals and cancellations. The Commissioner’s Bulletin shields those within the perimeters or adjoining ZIP Codes of the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County for one year from the Governor’s January 7 emergency declaration, regardless of whether they suffered a loss.
To provide additional stability for communities near the wildfires,
Commissioner Lara also issued a Notice calling on all insurance companies to stop any pending non-renewals or cancellations for any properties located near wildfires if the mandatory moratorium does not already protect them.
This includes non-renewals issued up to 90 days prior to January 7, but taking effect after the start of the wildfires. This pause on non-renewing and canceling policies would last six months as impacted communities begin the recovery process. In addition, Commissioner Lara called on insurers to offer beyond the 60-day grace period under existing law for policyholders in the immediately affected wildfire areas to pay their home insurance premiums.
Residents can visit the Department of Insurance website to see if their ZIP Code is included in the moratorium.
Consumers should contact the Department of Insurance at 800-927-4357 or via chat or email at insurance.ca.gov if they believe their insurance company is in violation of this law, or have additional claims-related questions.
Free two-day insurance support workshop on January 18 and 19th The Department is planning another insurance support workshop for those affected by the Eaton Fire and others in Northeast Los Angeles County. Call 800-927-4357 to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Department of Insurance expert.
California Fair Plan
The California FAIR Plan provides basic fire insurance coverage for high-risk properties when traditional insurance companies will not.
Click here for access.
COMPASS Cares Wildlife Relief Fund
The devastation in California is quite astounding and heartbreaking, with over 10,000 structures damaged or destroyed: we are raising funds through COMPASS Cares to provide assistance and relief to those affected. If you can, please click here to donate and consider sharing this fundraiser with those looking to help.
Please reach out to our team if you have any questions:
JON PERKINS
DRE 01157712
MICHELLE HECKMAN
DRE 01428934
(805) 284-3660
[email protected]
