Recovery Assistance
The Debris Assistance Program ended as of March 1, 2025.
Are you a City of San Diego resident or business impacted by the Jan. 22, 2024 storm? Services and resources are now available through the links below.
What do you need help with?
Basic Needs
(Food, clothing, medical resources, etc.)
Housing
(Temporary housing provided by County of San Diego)
My Home
(Rebuilding, cleaning, permitting, etc.)
My Car
(Car damage, insurance, transportation, etc.)
Lost Documents
(Birth certificate, car registration, identification, etc.)
Support Resources
(Legal help, volunteers, etc.)
Talk to Someone
(Contact information for Councilmember, State Representative, etc.)
In-Person Assistance
(Mountain View Community Center)
In-Person Assistance
In-person assistance with internet access and digital devices at the Mountain View Community Center. Days and hours for in-person assistance are provided below.
Location
Mountain View Community Center
641 S. Boundary St.
San Diego, CA 92113
Days and Hours
Tuesdays: 12:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Resource Directory
AT&T
AT&T Customers may be eligible for waived overage charges to provide unlimited talk, text, and data, and other waived fees if their billing address is in an affected ZIP code.
CalFresh/Cal Works
Information on resources from CalFresh/CalWorks programs, including replacement benefits.
California Department of Insurance
General insurance information, including the claims process and how to file complaints against insurers.
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Get relief from tax interest or penalities, filing extensions, and replace tax records.
California Franchise Tax Board
The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) webpage provides information on the types of losses that may qualify for tax deduction, how to claim the disaster loss deduction on your tax return, extended deadlines to file, pay and make contributions, how to get a copy of a California Tax Return, and how to stop interest from accruing on taxes owed.
California Lifeline
Eligible households may receive discounted home phone and cell phone services.
City Councilmembers
Connect with your City Councilmember to get help, to file a complaint, or to learn about local resources.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Access information on how to secure your finances after a disaster, including protecting your credit and finances, dealing with property damage, housing issues, paying bills, and asking for help from banks, credit card companies, and other lenders.
Contractors State Licensing Board
Information on how to hire a contractor for repairing or rebuilding, verifying a contractor license, and tips to avoid being scammed.
County Assessor Recorder Clerk - Office of the Assessor
The County of San Diego can temporarily reduce the assessed value of a property that was damaged or destroyed by misfortune or calamity and through no fault of the property owner.
County Assessor Recorder Clerk - Office of the Recorder
The County of San Diego can help residents get copies of vital records and certificates lost in the storms.
County Supervisors
Connect with your County Supervisor get help, to file a complaint, or to learn about local resources.
Debris Assistance Program - concluded as of March 1, 2025
The Debris Assistance Program (DAP) - which was created by the City of San Diego's Environmental Services Department to help make construction and demolition debris recycling safer, easier and faster for residents and businesses recovering from the Jan. 22, 2024 storm - has concluded. All construction and demolition recycling bins provided by the City have been removed.
If debris removal services are still required, residents will need to arrange and cover the cost of hiring a Private Franchise Hauler for containers and pickup.
Department of Motor Vehicles
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can respond to questions and provide the forms needed to assist individuals in replacing DMV documents, such as driver licenses, identification cards, vehicle cards certificates and certificates of title, that were lost as a result of the disaster.
Development Services (City of San Diego)
Apply for various permits to demolish, modify, or restore your property.
Employment Development Department
Assistance with unemployment and disability programs; as well as work search and training.
Federal Representatives
Connect with your Federal representative in the House or Senate to get help, to file a complaint, or to learn about government resources.
Feeding San Diego
Provides ready-to-eat food items, fresh produce and CalFresh resources.
Flooded Home Clean Up Guidance
Information on how to safely clean your flooded home, including, hazards, tools, and step-by-steps instructions.
Household Hazardous Waste Removal
For information regarding proper disposal of Household Hazardous Waste, visit the Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility webpage.
Illegal Dumping
Please report large, illegally dumped waste in the public right of way. Visit WasteFreeSD.org for additional resources
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA
The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA is offering the use of showers and mental health support for members of the community affected by the storm and flooding. They are located at: 151 YMCA Way, San Diego, CA 92102.
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Legal guidance and assistance to individuals and families affected by flooding.
Locate Vehicle
To help return the streets and public property to pre-storm conditions, vehicles may be towed/impounded in order to complete street repairs, cleaning, debris removal and other necessities. Towing, impounding and storage fees for flood-related impounds will be waived by the City for up to 30 days.
Mental Health Live Chat
Speak with a crisis chat specialist and get connected to mental health professionals via online chat.
MTS
Complimentary transit passes may be available for those who lost use of their vehicle or live in areas impacted by the storms. Call customer service for information about reduced fare options and trip planning.
National Flood Insurance
Apply for flood insurance to provide coverage against future flood damage.
Office of the City Clerk (City of San Diego)
Information about replacing a lost or damaged passport.
Registrar of Voters
View voting options and additional information about elections.
Salvation Army
Provides clothing, socks, underwear and hygiene products.
San Diego County Aging and Independence Services
Resources for older adults including transportation, housing, food, and others.
San Diego Food Bank
Shelf-stable food items with occasional fresh produce, dairy items, and frozen meat.
San Diego Gas and Electric
Electricity service assistance, enroll in payment or other discount programs.
San Diego Humane Society
Services for all things related to pet care, including assistance pet food, supplies, veterinary care, temporary boarding or foster care.
SD County Dept. of Environmental Health Quality
Information on protecting yourself from environmental hazards.
SD County Public Works
The County will assist with debris removal for residents in living in unincorporated areas.
Sharia's Closet
Emergency clothing and hygiene products for individuals and families who are experiencing financial hardship or crisis. Individuals must submit an emergency clothing request form through their website.
Small Business Emergency Grant
Emergency relief grants for businesses up to $2,500 per applicant, with a 100% bonus (for a total of $5,000) for applicants located in the Promise Zone, Opportunity Zones, or Low-Moderate Income Census Tracts. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, Feb. 27, 5 p.m.
Social Security Administration
Replace a lost or damaged Social Security card.
State Representatives
- Connect with your State representatives to get help, to file a complaint, or to learn about California resources.
- You can also visit the Disaster Grant Assistance for Individuals and Families website.
The San Diego Access & Crisis Line
The San Diego Access & Crisis Line serves as the local crisis call center and is operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Confidential and free of charge, this line offers crisis support and helps facilitate connections to behavioral health resources for you or your loved one.
US Postal Service
Have mail held at your local post office if your home is not serviceable or you cannot receive mail at your mailing address.
Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)
Register to receive assistance with recovery, including home clean up and abatement, repair, and other recovery resources from volunteers.