Disaster Resources Available in California Due to Drought and Wildfires
California
"Earlier this year,
For LIP, the
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 removed the
In June, FSA began taking applications for the LIP and ELAP programs to help producers recover from natural disasters in 2017 and 2018.
In states like
In addition, the
Additionally, California NRCS staff responded to over 1,000 requests for Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) related to fire recovery, helping landowners understand post-fire erosion control and what was-- and was not-- necessary to protect their property. NRCS provided technical assistance to FSA customers applying for ECP, including almost 14,000 feet of fencing.
Ranchers and livestock producers in impacted counties may be eligible for assistance through the 2018 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP). Due to catastrophic events in
Any crop, tree, bush or vine, damaged by a 2017 wildfire is eligible for the new 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (2017 WHIP). The program covers both the loss of the crop, tree, bush or vine as well as the loss in production. FSA will determine eligibility for wildfire losses on an individual basis, factoring in the level of insurance coverage purchased by the producer. Wildfire recovery will also include mudslides and heavy smoke resulting from the effects of wildfires.
For more information on FSA disaster assistance programs, please contact your local
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