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Post-Fire Information for Canyon Area Residents 

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Animal Care and Safety
Post-Fire Pet Safety Tips

Ensure your pets are safe and healthy with these tips from Animal Care Services.

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Burned Area Emergency Response Report
Federal and State Burned Area Emergency Response Report

An initial Burned Area Emergency Response assessment has been completed for the Santiago Fire. This report is designed for officials to create comprehensive remediation plans, guide restoration efforts, and develop plans to protect citizens from potential floods and debris flows associated with the upcoming winter rains.

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Cleanup and Fire Debris Removal
Water Well Disinfection and Testing

Individual water wells may be contaminated as a result of fire damage to well system equipment and piping, including the need to access the well casing or replace water lines to the well.

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Safe Cleanup of Fire Ash

Recent fires have deposited large amounts of ash on indoor and outdoor surfaces.  Learn how to handle and dispose of ash safely.

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Financial Assistance
State Tax Deduction

General information about how you can claim your financial loss as a deduction on your California tax return.

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State Board of Equalization's Tax Deduction

Emergency tax relief is available from the Board of Equalization for business owners and fee payers directly affected by the Southern California wildfires.

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State Supplemental Grant Program

California's State Supplemental Grant Program may provide grants up to $10,000 to meet the disaster-relief needs of those who qualify.

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Disaster Relief Fund

The Board of Supervisors has established the Orange County Disaster Relief Fund and allocated $100,000 to the fund to provide disaster relief for County residents.

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Property Tax Relief for OC Fire Victims

Fire victims that suffered over $10,000 in property damage may qualify for temporary property tax relief, a reduction in current property taxes.

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FEMA Public Assistance

To register for diaster assistance or for questions about your application, housing resources or other information, call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 or TTY: 1-800-462-7585 (hearing and speech impaired).

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Flood, Mudslide and Debris Flow Information
Homeowners' Guide

Burn areas are especially susceptible to damage from flooding, and mud and debris flows that result from winter rains.  View a booklet from Orange County Flood Control that contains information, guidelines and illustrations for protecting your property in the short and long term.

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Health Resources
Food Safety Precautions for Fire Impacted Areas

Evacuees returning home to fire impacted areas are advised to inspect all food items for damage.

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Resources to Help Children Cope with Disasters

How to talk to children and youth following traumatic events and manage their disaster-related anxiety.

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Rebuilding and Property Protection
Disaster Advice for Veteran Homeowners

Tips from the Department of Veteran Affairs to help homeowners recovering from a major disaster.

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Post-Fire Information for Property Owners

A compilation of useful links to assist recovering property owners.

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Rebuild Your Life

Resources and information about rebuilding your home and life.

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