A wide variety of federal, state, county and local agencies are represented at so-called FEMA “one-stop shop” Local Assistance Centers and Disaster Recovery Centers. Representatives from major insurance companies, utilities, volunteer legal service providers, and other various volunteer organizations may be present.
As of November 13, 2003, the following Local Assistance Centers were open and operational from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (closed Sunday):
San Bernardino County:
San Bernardino County International Airport (old Norton Air Force Base)
105 North Leland Norton Way
Airport Terminal Building

San Diego County:
Alpine:
1347 Tavern Road, Suite 30
Scripps Ranch:
Scripps Ranch Recreation Center
11454 Blue Cypress
Ramona:
325 6th Street (the old post office)
Valley Center:
Valley Center Road Maintenance Station
28565 Cole Grade Road
**Transportation for Seniors & Disabled Persons: Call (800) 510-2020 M-F 8am-5pm for transportation services to the above San Diego County locations.

As of November 18, 2003, the following Disaster Recovery Centers were open and operational at the times listed:
Los Angeles County:
Claremont:
Hughes Community Center
1700 Danbury Rd.
Hours: M-W: 9am-7pm; closed Th-F.

San Diego County:

El Cajon:
1890 Cordell Court (behind airport)
Hours: M-F 9am-7pm; SAT 9am-4pm
Closed SUN.

Julian:
1704 Cape Horn (at the elementary/middle school)
Hours: M-F 9am-7pm; SAT 9am-4pm;
Closed SUN.
Ventura County:
Camarillo:
730 Paseo Camarillo
Hours: Th & F 9am-7pm; SAT 9am-4pm
 

The existence and hours of each of these centers are subject to change on short notice, so this information may not remain accurate. Check FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=2543 for changes.