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A MESSAGE FROM CONGRESSWOMAN KAMLAGER-DOVE:
Dear Friend,
This week was challenging for many in our community. The storms that we saw prompted many businesses to close and students to stay home from school—some of our neighbors even had to evacuate. Heavy rainfall and winds have resulted in mudslides, flooding, and power outages. Tragically, we lost nine people because of weather-related incidents.
As we navigate the aftermath of these storms, we must recover together—as President Biden often says, as Americans and Angelenos, “there’s nothing we can’t do when we do it together.” My office and I are a resource for you alongside local, state, and other federal officials, and my top priority right now is helping resolve issues caused by this storm. I thank the excellent work of Mayor Karen Bass during this state of emergency. Her office has been able to mobilize first responders and act swiftly to help those in need. I will continue to closely monitor what can be done at the federal level to ensure an efficient recovery following this storm. For now, please see important links to resources that may benefit you and your family.
CA RESOURCES
Click HERE to view Cal OES resources.
During this state of emergency, if you are in the city of Los Angeles and experiencing an issue related to the storm, call 3-1-1 to report urgent city service issues by phone. Los Angeles is currently collecting information to determine if federal funding is needed to help in our recovery efforts. To take a survey on the damages done by the storm, click HERE.
LA 311’s website is also a terrific resource for City of Los Angeles residents to report issues related to the storm. You can download the MyLA311 mobile app to report damages or helpful information for the city to know. If you are in an unincorporated part of our city, you can call the County at 2-1-1.
Californians can also prepare themselves through text messages by registering through Listos California. Sign up HERE to take a 5-lesson text message course. By signing up, you can receive information on what to do before, during and after floods, high winds, debris flows, and other storm impacts. This course is available in English, Spanish, Hmong, and Punjabi. Text “CAWINTER” to 20202 via SMS to sign up.
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER RESOURCES
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner has good information for consumers on how to navigate fraud and file insurance claims for those impacted by the storm.
- To see the Top Ten Tips for those impacted by winter storms, click HERE.
- To view tips on avoiding scams after a disaster, click HERE.
- To contact the Department of Insurance, call 800-927-4357 or visit insurance.ca.gov
- For general information on flood insurance, click HERE.
As always, I encourage you to contact my offices with any comments or concerns about my work in Congress, the 37th District, or any other matters. Please connect with me on Facebook, , and Instagram to stay up to date on my work in Congress. If you are experiencing issues with Social Security, passports, immigration, or another Federal agency, send in a casework request, and my staff will be happy to assist you.
Sincerely,
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