FIRE RECOVERY : WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO TAKE?

Asquared Studios provides information for working through your recovery after a disaster

It is nearly September 2020, and we once again find the North Bay Area in the Midst of a wildfire disaster. We are refreshing a post we created after the 2017 complex fires in Santa Rosa to offer advice and guidance to those who are suffering loss from the complex fires that exploded suddenly due to a rouge lightning storm. The lightning storm that hit nearly 2 weeks ago dropped approximately 11,000 strikes in the Bay Area, and the rumbling sky that accompanied this light show left many of us restless in the wee hours of the morning. This spectacular event produced a lot of amazing photographs on social media, but also sparked an unexpected and early wildfire event. In Santa Rosa we sit in the middle of every fire zone, surrounded by fires in all directions. This has given Tony and I plenty of time to think about how we can contribute to struggle that so many are facing once again. We recognize that there is simply A LOT of information to digest for those who are suffering total loss and for those who are faced with the monumental task of assessing damage to structures that survived the fires.  This damage will likely stretch far beyond the visible aspects of flame and heat damage, most notably extending into architectural finishes, wall cavities, and ceiling cavities that are filled with all forms of insulation. As a result of our conversations we have assembled a simple outline or guideline that you may find useful in determining a process for recovery after a disaster.  The link provided below will take you to the PDF of this outline. We have also included valuable links provided by our local Chamber of Commerce.

We urge you to be cautious when returning home!

With love + hope – Jessie, Tony, Kola, and Lucille

Click link below to learn more:

Disaster Relief : Insurance Recovery

Sonoma County Economic Development Board recovery tools and guides

Cal OES statewide wildfire recovery resources

Office of the Governor disaster relief resource guide and business assistance