The Disaster Distress Helpline is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This is a toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service.
Call 1.800.985.5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained counselor.
If you or a loved one is experiencing a Behavioral Health Crisis situation, you can reach the Plumas County Behavioral Health Crisis Line at 1-800-757-7898 or 530-283-6307.
You can also reach out to the following places for assistance with counseling
Plumas Rural Services- 530-283-2735
PCIRC at 530-283-5515
Rethink Industries at 530-283-2465
Insurance/Tax
Department of Insurance
We work closely with other federal, state, and local agencies to assist in recovery issues related to insurance. Please work with your insurance agent or broker, claims adjuster, and insurance company with the goal of achieving a settlement that you believe is fair and consistent with your coverage.
Check the website for additional resources and guides to understand some of the key insurance coverage terms that typically apply, prepare you for the process of making and settling a claim, and help you to avoid some of the pitfalls that can occur along the way.
Disaster Loss – How to Claim a State Tax Deduction (FTB Publication 1034) assists taxpayers in need of financial recovery and provides more detailed instructions on how to claim the loss on the California tax return.