County Employees Impacted by Storm Report Devastating Damage – Your Donation Can Help

Imagine your home suddenly flooding with inches, even feet of water, ruining everything. Many County team members are among the San Diegans starting the long recovery process after the Jan. 22 storm, and your donation can help them.

Funds raised thru 3/25/24

The San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization (CECO) has launched a Flood Relief Fund for County employees. CECO has received grant applications from impacted employees for $99,095.

Among the stories of devastation employees have reported - water damage to floors, dry wall and support beams in their home. Another shared that everything they owned was ruined and their car was severely damaged. Others reported mold, loss of furniture and personal belongings. Many also said they were displaced.

Help by donating to the Relief Fund. A little can go a long way. If every County employee donated $5, it would raise $100,000. Your donations will go directly to employees and contracted employees impacted by the storm.

“While hundreds of employees are out in the community assisting with services to help people recover from the storm, we can also assist our fellow employees with grants to help them with efforts to repair and replace damaged items,” CECO President Nadia Moshirian Binderup. “Any support and contribution makes a difference.”

To apply for a Flood Relief Fund grant, submit a crisis fund application. The maximum grant amount is $1,500. Application requests may assist with repairs, household items, food, temporary hotel relocation, and other items impacted by flood damage. Applicants must provide photos of damage from the winter storms. The program will close on Feb. 29.