Representatives Panetta and Eshoo Secure Fema Shelter Extension for Czu Lightning Complex Fire Survivors

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FEMA has approved a 30-day extension of its non-congregate shelter program for CZU Lightning Complex Fire survivors in Santa Cruz County. This approval came one day after Congressman Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA) requested the agency to expeditiously review and approve California's request for a 30-day extension of the shelter program. The FEMA non-congregate shelter program provides emergency housing assistance to those impacted by recent wildfires while adhering to COVID-19 safety protocol, keeping survivors distanced from those not in their households to prevent the spread of illness. This is the second shelter extension the Representatives secured for CZU Lightning Complex Fire survivors since October.

"As the Central Coast continues to recover from the wildfires amid an ongoing pandemic, it is our duty in Congress to ensure that the federal government continues to provide the proper resources for the victims of these natural disasters" said Congressman Panetta. "I'm honored to again partner with Congresswoman Eshoo to secure federal housing assistance for our constituents during these tough times. Together, we will continue to do our job as federal representatives to ensure that the people of our home have the necessary support so that they can get back on their feet and back to their daily lives."

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