Wildfire recovery resources offered for older adults and individuals with disabilities

San Bernardino County’s Department of Aging and Adult Services – Public Guardian (DAAS-PG) is assisting with the response to the Line and Bridge wildfires.

Since Sept. 5, over 150 DAAS-PG staff members initiated hundreds of safety calls to help older adults and individuals with disabilities, including those who are homebound or suffering from dementia-related illnesses, in affected areas. Staff dedicated over 1,000 hours to ensure San Bernardino County’s at-risk residents received the help they needed, from personal supplies and medications to emergency shelter.

On Sept. 18, the county deployed three Local Assistance Centers (LACs), a hub for county services, for those displaced and affected by the wildfires. DAAS-PG staff provided assessments, behavioral health and wellness services, and tangible resources like food and gas cards, generating dozens of new cases for the department. The department will continue to help new and existing clients recover from the wildfires.

Adult Protective Services Hotline

For urgent assistance, information and referrals, or to report the abuse and/or neglect of adults 60 years or older and dependent adults ages 18-59 who are disabled, call the 24-hour, toll-free hotline at 1-877-565-2020.

Senior Information and Assistance

For information on programs, services and resources available to adults aged 55 and older, individuals with disabilities ages 15-59, their families and caretakers, call 1-800-510-2020, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

2-1-1

For general inquiries and resources call 2-1-1.

Medicare

For emergency resources and questions about Medicare, please call 1-800-633-4227.

Report Damage

Scan the QR code below to report damages caused by the Line and Bridge fires.

For up-to-date information and resources for the Line fire, visit https://prepare.sbcounty.gov/line-fire/ and for the Bridge fire, visit https://prepare.sbcounty.gov/bridge-fire/. The California Department of Aging, California Office of Emergency Services and the California Department of Rehabilitation have created an Emergency Preparedness Guide for older adults, individuals with disabilities and people with access and functional needs. Together, we will recover.

Additional County Update News – October 3, 2024