The County of Sonoma and the City of Santa Rosa have opened a Local Assistance Center (LAC) in partnership with FEMA and the California Office of Emergency Services (CalEOS) starting Saturday, October 14th and open dailyfor at least 2 weeks.

What:Local Assistance Center (LAC)  
 When:Opens at 9:00 AM, last entry by 6:00 PM 
Open daily from October 14th for at least 2 weeks  
 Where:Press Democrat building in downtown Santa Rosa 
427 Mendocino Ave between Ross and 5th Streets 
Google Maps™ Directions  

 Before You Arrive

Please register with FEMA before arriving to the LAC if possible.

• Application Checklist
• Get Assistance → Apply Online
• To Apply by Phone 
  4:00 AM - 8:00 PM Daily
  • Toll Free: (800) 621‑3362
  • TTY: (800) 462‑7585
  • CA Relay Service: 711

Doing so will reduce the time it takes to register for services.

Services Offered

The LAC is a one-stop shop with critical services for residents who have been impacted by the fires.

Some of the services include:

Federal

• FEMA
• Small Business Administration
• Social Security Administration
• United States Postal Service

State

• Ca Department of Tax Fee Administration
• Cal OES
• CDPH - Vital Records
• Contractors State License Board
• Department of Insurance
• Department of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Public Health
• Employment Development Department
• Franchise Tax Board
• Housing and Community Development
• Office of Business & Economic Development
• Social Services
• Veterans Affairs

County of Sonoma

• Community Development Commission
• County Clerk
• Environmental Health
• Fire and Emergency Services
• Health Services - Behavioral Health
• Human Services
• Permit Sonoma W&S/FIRE/BLDG
• PRMD - Planning 

City of Santa Rosa

• Housing & Community Services
• Planning & Economic Development
• Santa Rosa Water/Utilities

Utilities

• AT&T
• PG&E
• Xfinity

The site is wheelchair accessible.

Spanish translators and a children’s play area will be available.

For more information, contact the Sonoma County Community Hotline(707) 565-3856.

Transportation Considerations

Parking is free off of B St in the Santa Rosa city lot.

The LAC is also accessible by Sonoma County Transit and City Bus via route 1.
The building is just 3 blocks from the Downtown Transit Mall.