For months, survivors of last year’s CZU fires in the Santa Cruz mountains have demanded the county ease the strict geological requirements that have stymied their ability to rebuild their homes. Earlier this month, the county announced a new pathway forward that aims to address their concerns.
UpdatedWed, Apr 21, 2021 at 9:34 am PT
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Press release from Santa Cruz County:
The Santa Cruz County Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience (OR3) is pleased to announce a new website to serve as a community resource for all aspects of disaster preparedness and recovery.
Established by the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors in response to the CZU Lightning Complex fires, the Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience serves as the County s primary emergency response agency, while helping prepare for future disasters and other events, and assisting residents through the recovery process. The website provides resources and current information, as well as ways to maintain connections with new developments and other disaster survivors.