Dear CAR Member,
As I’m sure you’re aware, there are currently two major wildfires burning throughout the state: The Camp Fire in Butte County, and the Woosley Fire in Los Angeles County.
Unfortunately, the Camp Fire has already resulted in five known deaths, more than 70,000 acres burned and at least 40,000 residents forced to evacuate the area. C.A.R. is aware that two Association Executives and one member have lost their homes to the Camp Fire and there is a chance that the Paradise Association of REALTORS®’ office has also been destroyed.
The Woosley Fire has burned more than 14,000 acres and destroyed several homes.
Currently C.A.R. is unaware of any members of the REALTOR® family losing their homes in the Woosley or Hill fires. The most-recent estimate shows that a total of 88,000 residents in Los Angeles and Ventura counties were evacuated from their homes.
Governor-Elect Gavin Newsome has declared a state of emergency and has requested federal funds to help those impacted by wildfires in the state.
C.A.R. also stands ready to help with its Disaster Relief Fund.
Established in the wake of the devastating 2003 California wildfires, the C.A.R. Disaster Relief Fund provides grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to help members of the REALTOR® family – REALTORS®, their staff, and association members and their staff – who incur losses due to wildfires.
If you have been affected by the wildfires and need assistance, you may apply for a grant from the C.A.R. Disaster Fund. Fill out this completed form and send to Sharlenab@car.org. Should you have questions regarding the C.A.R. Disaster Relief Fund please call (213) 739-8297.
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the C.A.R. Disaster Relief Fund, please make checks payable to the California Community Foundation and write “C.A.R. Disaster Relief Fund” on the “memo” line. Send checks to the California Community Foundation, 221 S. Figueroa St. Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
You can also make an online donation.
For additional information about the C.A.R. Disaster Relief Fund, as well as a list of resources, please visit http://subscribe.car.org/e/85202/difference-realtorscare-/5q69vd/569442183.
Sincerely,
Jared Martin
C.A.R. President