[Colorado-Talk] Fwd: FW: Resources for Coloradans Impacted by the Marshall Fire

[Dan Burke]

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From: The Office of Governor Jared Polis <governorpolis+state.co.us at ccsend.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 1, 2022 3:11 PM
To: Dan Burke <dburke at cocenter.org>
Subject: Resources for Coloradans Impacted by the Marshall Fire

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January 2022

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Saturday, January 1, 2021

Resources for Coloradans Impacted by the Marshall Fire

BOULDER COUNTY - Today Boulder County announced the addresses of homes
and businesses impacted by the fire. There are resources available to
those impacted by the devastating wildfires. Please find below
information about how to access behavioral health support and the next
steps to take related to insurance and financial assistance. President
Biden today approved the Colorado Disaster Declaration making federal
funding available to affected individuals in Boulder County.
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs,
low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs
to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of
the disaster.

Behavioral Health Resources
·     ​​Contact Colorado Crisis
Services<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hYhQ-lnQllFinGAU9kfs7tVcb38H2KUvHH8sDkhm6XOWI-QUorRFOuvrObZFYJtgcUdde53GPcb9R7RGQU_Blqt_hljsdA50M4Xkzx3vDVH0DhgDsL4foytyX3BZn--joplN2GQrN5ldZqnmAw1VnnuHpHsOyIv3PEFwA9KDyRU=&c=hI4oA6NL3x8m2aDUXa_5JtX_qU99izKnc9whqxf7RNB_X01v6u9ykw==&ch=qR0JGL5S6KLZ8DbvvdokaSwrezzC4Gh0kdd2bxvGhAj7o9vQiXma7A==>
at 1 (844) 493-8255, or text “TALK” to 38255, to speak with a
professional counselor about any area where you could use support for
yourself or a loved one, from loneliness and isolation, to stress,
relationship issues, substance use and other common concerns.
·     JFS Boulder County Crisis
Counseling:<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hYhQ-lnQllFinGAU9kfs7tVcb38H2KUvHH8sDkhm6XOWI-QUorRFOuvrObZFYJtgBRagryQWpSNVRumkMyB62u9t0QqJMKAg53hFaBshKJO3MaUP6rZGfFnnPEKSYbY-eggPNEHhW6sKdVmuprs8Rxgml0uhKfL471l6JCVSr7o=&c=hI4oA6NL3x8m2aDUXa_5JtX_qU99izKnc9whqxf7RNB_X01v6u9ykw==&ch=qR0JGL5S6KLZ8DbvvdokaSwrezzC4Gh0kdd2bxvGhAj7o9vQiXma7A==>
In response to multiple tragic events over the last year, Jewish
Family Service and Community Foundation Boulder County have partnered
to offer counseling services to Boulder County residents. The program
offers up to $500 towards five individual counseling sessions (a
maximum of $100 per session), or up to $875 towards five family
counseling sessions (a maximum of $175 per session) and provides a
pool of licensed providers from which to choose.
·     I Matter:<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hYhQ-lnQllFinGAU9kfs7tVcb38H2KUvHH8sDkhm6XOWI-QUorRFOuvrObZFYJtghk_yLFZClM_AhujBl0lCKhE_vcaFsHmyJttkR9Ma2KP3uIhIaFjZXyzB77ds-pA5cRD38bLQbXy2hJqQ9VXAWA==&c=hI4oA6NL3x8m2aDUXa_5JtX_qU99izKnc9whqxf7RNB_X01v6u9ykw==&ch=qR0JGL5S6KLZ8DbvvdokaSwrezzC4Gh0kdd2bxvGhAj7o9vQiXma7A==>
3 free mental health sessions for any youth in the state, largely
available via telehealth.
·     Mental Health
Partners:<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hYhQ-lnQllFinGAU9kfs7tVcb38H2KUvHH8sDkhm6XOWI-QUorRFOuvrObZFYJtg4RUocFMRpeIq5emoPqFIKM3ENjEVJhvKLy3uYtg_JXLw3u2IWbBupRp5PZQwJHkgIBvjI1DeIE9IOlm9tFIjr2wg-lJGO8VXh1mNANY1x0w=&c=hI4oA6NL3x8m2aDUXa_5JtX_qU99izKnc9whqxf7RNB_X01v6u9ykw==&ch=qR0JGL5S6KLZ8DbvvdokaSwrezzC4Gh0kdd2bxvGhAj7o9vQiXma7A==>
Call (303) 443-8500. MHP outpatient services are closed Monday, Jan.
3rd and will re open 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 4th
·     National Disaster
Helpline:<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hYhQ-lnQllFinGAU9kfs7tVcb38H2KUvHH8sDkhm6XOWI-QUorRFOuvrObZFYJtgag-5D6h-Qyi_okHkD4R1gsY1wiwG_7SZ0P7X5S9cauMvJOW2M8HGs5GxgOChVRN1PD0WnV38UW1Vu5OxgpLzvy6XY7HjvOHe7r2j7WyxaYwLznmuA6LLy3y5Y8SSX03m&c=hI4oA6NL3x8m2aDUXa_5JtX_qU99izKnc9whqxf7RNB_X01v6u9ykw==&ch=qR0JGL5S6KLZ8DbvvdokaSwrezzC4Gh0kdd2bxvGhAj7o9vQiXma7A==>
Call (800) 985-5990 Support available at each of the evacuation
shelters

Applying for FEMA Assistance
Colorado encourages all individuals impacted by the Marshall Fire to
apply for FEMA’s Individual Assistance
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Individuals should first call their insurance agents and then apply
for federal assistance. Apply for FEMA assistance
online<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hYhQ-lnQllFinGAU9kfs7tVcb38H2KUvHH8sDkhm6XOWI-QUorRFOuvrObZFYJtgFwxN3I3AxEfOQ43B_tP1yzi3A8U1keh7SxCqmA7j_3V4HTkM6S85Jd8t2bqJIa1Z6qWAoY7XnHUm-Sb5_RTADE_1lP3VrBDGHtN3-VUxhI7tTrBxqWCNejqbf_iN3KlRZg79o4yAVcivm6bNhjiI0SdD7OhuMinAZE6xGftpwoQeBwiP_Gntiult0bXhlROB-izzje8vSFE=&c=hI4oA6NL3x8m2aDUXa_5JtX_qU99izKnc9whqxf7RNB_X01v6u9ykw==&ch=qR0JGL5S6KLZ8DbvvdokaSwrezzC4Gh0kdd2bxvGhAj7o9vQiXma7A==>
or by calling 1-800-621- 3362. If you use a relay service, such as
video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give
FEMA the number for that service. If you do not have rental or home
insurance, please apply for FEMA assistance.

Applying for U.S. Small Business Administration Assistance (SBA)
Federal assistance is available from the SBA to businesses of all
sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million
to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and
equipment, inventory and other business assets. SBA can also lend
additional funds to businesses and homeowners to help with the cost of
improvements to protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster
damage from occurring in the future.

Interest rates can be as low as 2.83 percent for businesses, 1.875
percent for private nonprofit organizations and 1.438 percent for
homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and
terms are set by SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial
condition.

To be considered for SBA assistance and all forms of federal disaster
assistance, survivors must first contact the Federal Emergency
Management Agency at
www.disasterassistance.gov<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hYhQ-lnQllFinGAU9kfs7tVcb38H2KUvHH8sDkhm6XOWI-QUorRFOuvrObZFYJtgJkBpsgrbvhldJGWwSFbR60R6PRuFk1E7uJcmBrdQNL6kCRJBDva0LaMEsmIovNmyWPO9rhCLRQzhVPH2jJxfVxasBnopUTC_RoHfx7lLlXbfPdbwdnC6BzpHd-ETpUJ2cJW8l99tWdLiqaBU9TBK27tx59S4UzEFbiknpilmrWNO5pqrrfnfN4TYsSAsl4jao0meaL_zLmXUcAkLeL1nOFwCTNQ-KWiw7I2hoExOS0dj4HMe5FjkUQ7PmObjJ7LRVuUZxvozH033eiMKiP0F0g==&c=hI4oA6NL3x8m2aDUXa_5JtX_qU99izKnc9whqxf7RNB_X01v6u9ykw==&ch=qR0JGL5S6KLZ8DbvvdokaSwrezzC4Gh0kdd2bxvGhAj7o9vQiXma7A==>.
Additional information and details is available by calling the SBA
Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955.

Insurance Information
·     If you have been displaced by the fires, contact your insurance
agent or company immediately to let them know where you are staying.
Not only can they help you with coverage or claims questions, they can
help find lodging options as many people in the area will be
temporarily displaced.
·     To find the contact information of your homeowners or auto
insurance company go to Insurance Company Claims Filing Telephone
Numbers<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hYhQ-lnQllFinGAU9kfs7tVcb38H2KUvHH8sDkhm6XOWI-QUorRFOuvrObZFYJtgn8dYSpEYhqph2W9qqgw9DxP5RbsvxNnNWk1DZaStI4Ht9lnO8IoXR8204UTYgRYMfQkfiRDPrKc=&c=hI4oA6NL3x8m2aDUXa_5JtX_qU99izKnc9whqxf7RNB_X01v6u9ykw==&ch=qR0JGL5S6KLZ8DbvvdokaSwrezzC4Gh0kdd2bxvGhAj7o9vQiXma7A==>
·     Save all receipts for living expenses if you’ve been evacuated
or displaced by the fire, as homeowners or renters in these situations
typically have insurance coverage for additional living expenses (ALE)
which provides them with an amount of out-of-pocket money while
evacuated. Check with your insurance company or agent about your
coverage. If you are unable to live in your house or apartment because
of the fire, most policies will also reimburse you the difference
between your additional living expenses and your normal living
expenses. Again, check with your insurance company or agent about your
coverage.
·     Start the claim process as soon as you can. For your home, any
out buildings and vehicles, you’ll want to contact your insurance
company or agent right away to begin the claim process. However, these
fires were devastating and many people have been significantly
impacted, so the insurance process will take time.
·     If possible, and only if it is safe to do so, try to document
any damage by taking photos.
·     If your home survived the fires, it may still have experienced
damage from smoke or water, or to the electrical systems or other
damage due to the extreme heat or the snow and cold. As with direct
fire damage, contact your insurance company or agent as soon as
possible to start the claims process.
·     If you have questions about insurance, contact the Division of
Insurance. The Division’s Consumer Services Team will staff the phones
and answer emails from 8 a.m - 5 p.m., including this weekend and next
weekend. While claims need to be filed with the insurance companies,
the Division can assist consumers with questions about insurance and
the claims process. Contact the Consumer Service Team at 303-894-7490
/ 800-930-3745 (outside of the Denver metro area) /
DORA_Insurance at state.co.us<mailto:DORA_Insurance at state.co.us> or visit
our website, doi.colorado.gov<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hYhQ-lnQllFinGAU9kfs7tVcb38H2KUvHH8sDkhm6XOWI-QUorRFOuvrObZFYJtgmmwKf_zQmU-cOK2HNBqD0dzzzqqKGbEKp4jJ0o0WoSE37eS3wv3uqqiZq8FbyQGaizbnhdcCE5B8F6GKl3q_5A==&c=hI4oA6NL3x8m2aDUXa_5JtX_qU99izKnc9whqxf7RNB_X01v6u9ykw==&ch=qR0JGL5S6KLZ8DbvvdokaSwrezzC4Gh0kdd2bxvGhAj7o9vQiXma7A==>
(click on “File a Complaint”).
·     Renters should contact their renters' insurance. If you do not
have rental insurance please apply for FEMA assistance.






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