Full Notification

FEMA’s Critical Assistance Deadline Extended to Until September 12, 2020. Apply Now!
Individuals and households who have immediate or critical needs because they are displaced from their primary dwelling by the wildfires may be eligible for a special FEMA financial assistance program.

Covered by the Critical Needs Assistance (CNA) program are life-saving and life-sustaining items. This includes, but is not limited to, water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items, and fuel for transportation. CNA is a one-time $500 payment per household. The State of California requested that FEMA authorize CNA for specific geographic areas that are expected to be inaccessible for seven days or longer.

To begin the process:
  i.      Apply online with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), at: https://www.disasterassistance.gov
   ii.      OR Call 800-621-3362 or 800-462-7585 (TTY)

LNU Fire Recovery Communication
A Nixle group dedicated to proving information and resources to Napa County residents recovering from the LNU Fire has been created. To sign-up, text HENNRecovery to 888-777.  FEMA has approved a public option for household hazardous waste and debris removal. County staff will meet with State and Federal staff on Tuesday.  Napa County will communicate plans for household hazardous waste removal by Wednesday morning.
 
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation.
A Flex Alert is a call for consumers to voluntarily conserve electricity when there is a predicted shortage of energy supply, especially if the grid operator needs to dip into reserves to cover demand. When consumers reduce electricity use at critical times, it can prevent more dire emergency measures, including possible power outages.
Actions you can take to help reduce energy use:

Raise the thermostat: Cool homes and use air conditioners more during morning hours. Set the thermostat to 78 degrees when at home during the rest of the day, health permitting. Turn it up to 85 degrees or turn it off when not at home.

Use a ceiling fan: Turn on a ceiling fan when using the air conditioner, which will allow the thermostat to be raised about 4 degrees to save on cooling costs with no reduction in comfort. Turn off fans and lights when you leave the room.

Cover windows: Use shade coverings and awnings so the air conditioner won’t have to work as hard to cool the home.

Avoid using the oven: Instead, cook on the stove, use a microwave or grill outside

Limit the opening of refrigerators, which are major users of electricity in most homes. The average refrigerator is opened 33 times a day

Clean clothes and dishes early: Use large energy-consuming appliances like washing machines and dishwashers earlier in the day or late at night after 10:00 pm.

Go to www.flexalert.org for more information