INFORMATION ABOUT THE WILLIAMS AND CURVE FIRES
This website provides information about support programs available for families and businesses affected by the Williams and Curve fires. The Curve Fire started on September 1 and encompassed 20,857 acres, destroying 50 homes and cabins in the north fork San Gabriel Track. The Williams fire started on September 22 and consumed 38,184 acres, and destroyed 62 homes and cabins in San Dimas Canyon.
Questions regarding the information on this website can be directed to the agencies with links below. General questions can be directed to the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management at oeminfo@lacoeoc.org.
Public Information Releases Related To These Fires
11/08/02 USDA Forest Service News Release
10/22/02 Small Business Administration News Release
10/10/02 Natural Resources Conservation Services News Release
10/01/02 Fire Damage Property Tax Relief Now Available
Small Business Administration Loans
The County requested Small Business Administration (SBA) loans for people affected by both the Curve and Williams fires, and on October 22, this assistance was approved.
People whose home or business was damaged or destroyed by the fire may apply at:
District office of Congressman David Dreier
2220 East Route 66, Suite 225
Glendora
SBA representatives will accept loan applications weekdays 8 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
The application center will be open starting Thursday, October 24 through November 7, and again from December 17 through December 19.
More information about SBA loans:
SBA toll-free number: (800) 488-5323
Information About Road Closures And National Forest Recreational Use Policies
Angeles National Forest information about National Forest road closures: http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/angeles/
What You Can Do To Prevent Damage From Mudslides Or To Make Your Home Safe From Fire
Los Angeles County Public Works Mudflow Maps
Los Angeles County Emergency Survival Program information
Federal Emergency Management Agency information
American Red Cross information
Los Angeles County Fire Department safety sheets
Homeowner's Guide For Flood, Debris, and Erosion Control
Links To Other Information
City of La Verne information on the fires: www.ci.la-verne.ca.us/firerecovery.shtml
Emergency Watershed (EWP) Protection:
A summary of program requirements and assistance from the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
Questions and Answers for the Emergency Watershed Protection
Website Partners
The following agencies and organizations have worked together to develop this website:
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