7/17/2006
CSEA offers immediate assistance to Southern California fire victims

CSEA's emergency and disaster relief funds are available to members displaced by the San Bernardino County wildfires. The funds were automatically activated when the governor declared a state of emergency in the county on July 13.
Emergency Relief Fund
This fund provides immediate emergency assistance for temporary housing, clothing, food, etc. to eligible CSEA members and staff whose primary place of residence is uninhabitable as a result of the disaster. Applicants' primary place of residence must be deemed uninhabitable and partially or temporarily condemned by an official agency (such as Fire, Police and/or Building Departments). The maximum assistance under this program is $1,000 per applicant.
The Emergency Relief Fund Application can be filled out in writing or requested via telephone to the appropriate field office or CSEA Headquarters-Executive Department. The request can be made by the eligible person or from the chapter president, regional representative, or CSEA employee on behalf of the eligible person.
Requests for Emergency Relief must be submitted by Aug. 17, 2006. For more details on the Emergency Relief Fund, read CSEA Policy 1010.
Dorothy Bjork Disaster Relief Fund
Under CSEA policy, this fund was triggered when Governor Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency in San Bernardino County.
This fund provides assistance to eligible members and staff for uninsured loss as a result of the declared disaster. "Loss" means loss of real or personal property only, the replacement costs of which are not covered by insurance or not reimbursable from other sources. "Loss" does not include loss of income or personal or bodily injury. Applicants must have suffered a minimum net loss of $2,500.
Applicants must complete the Disaster Relief Fund Assistance Application. Completed applications should be sent to CSEA Headquarters-Finance/Accounting Department.
The Disaster Relief Fund Administration Committee will screen applications and determine the appropriate distribution by August 10, 2006. The Board of Directors will make final approval of payment.
Requests for Disaster Relief must be submitted by Nov. 1, 2006. For more details on receiving aid on the Dorothy Bjork Disaster Relief Fund, read CSEA Policy 1011.
Donate to the disaster relief fund
The Dorothy Bjork Disaster Relief Fund relies solely on donations. Learn more about the disaster fund and ways that you can help.
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