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Ventura County Storm Fund

VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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Overview

Ventura County Storm Fund

Overview: Emergency relief fund established to provide immediate financial assistance to low-income families and seniors affected by devastating flooding in Ventura County.

Geographic Scope: Ventura County, California (specifically Port Hueneme, Oxnard, and Ventura municipalities)

Disaster Event: Historic flooding on December 21, 2023

  • Over 400 homes severely damaged

  • Water levels exceeded 18 inches in many homes

  • 422 homes and 644 vehicles damaged

  • Unprecedented rainfall of over 3 inches in less than one hour from supercell thunderstorm

    • Target Beneficiaries:

  • Low-income families

  • Seniors

  • Undocumented individuals

  • Those ineligible for FEMA assistance (disaster did not meet 1,200+ home threshold)

  • Those declined SBA loans

    • Eligibility Criteria:

  • Residents most severely impacted by flooding

  • Low-income families and seniors prioritized

  • Priority given to those without insurance coverage for flood damage

  • Initial focus on most severely impacted structures, expanding to less impacted as funds allow

    • Fund Distribution:

  • 100% of donations distributed directly to those in need

  • Transparent reporting of all funds collected and distributed

  • Distribution planned through gift cards ($1,000 per household initial phase)

  • Planned distribution to all affected structures based on severity of impact

    • Partners: Ventura County Emergency Management, City of Oxnard, City of Ventura, City of Port Hueneme, Ventura County Community Foundation

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: (805) 330-6976

  • Website: vccf.org/storm-fund

  • Address: 4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard, Suite A, Camarillo, CA 93012

    • How to Apply

    Donation/Application Process

    How to Donate:
    1. Visit vccf.org/storm-fund
    2. Make online donation, OR
    3. Call (805) 330-6976 to donate by phone

    Distribution Process:

  • 100% of donations go directly to assistance

  • VCCF and municipal partners work jointly to distribute funds equitably and quickly

  • Distribution planned in phases based on severity of impact

  • Initial distribution: $1,000 gift cards to most severely impacted

  • Ongoing distribution as additional funds received

    • How Assistance is Provided: Direct financial assistance through gift cards and direct payments to eligible residents

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