Disaster relief resources
Our thoughts and prayers are with our Vistage family members who may be suffering due to the impact of recent natural disasters.
Whether it is your business, home or that of a loved one we recognize that the livelihood of many of you may be threatened and or already negatively affected by fires, storms and flooding.
This page houses some key resources that may be helpful during the next days and weeks to come. We will add updates as we gather additional resources during this difficult time.
California wildfire resources
- California Office of Emergency Services – Wildfire updates, including evacuation center/shelter information
- CAL FIRE: Communications summary on each active fire
- FEMA: List of FEMA fire declarations
- Disaster Distress hotline – Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
- Ready.gov – Wildfire preparedness
We are here to help
Client Services Advisors
888.832.7386
Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT.
Note: If you leave a voicemail after hours, a CSA will respond the next business day.
Vistage HelpDesk
888.261.3911
After-hours assistance for urgent matters
Note: Select the emergency option to reach the answering service. Somebody from IT will call you back within 30 minutes.
Business resources
- Disaster relief loans form the SBA can help businesses rebuild
- The benefits of a public adjuster for disaster relief
- Navigating business interruption claims after a disaster
- Hurricane update: IRS facilitates withdrawals from 401(k)
- Coping with the emotional aftermath of a natural disaster (video podcast)
Advice and resources from our community
Vistage member Kirt Gilliland lost his home in the San Diego wildfires of 2007. Having learned a lot in the process, he’s offered to be a resource for anyone who’s lost their home or business. To contact Kirt, please email kirt@gillilandcm.com.
Vistage member Ryan Moore’s restoration company ATI Restoration is here to help any business affected by the fires. He’s got more than 400 employees on hand to assist. Call 800-400-9353.
Vistage member Robert F. Niesner, of www.buildwithlegacy.com, has offered to help with construction needs.
Vistage member Mike Griggs, of Wag Hotels, is offering free boarding for displaced dogs.