Fire Master Plan & Relief Funding

Napa County Fire Needs Assessment
As a result of NVG's wildfire advocacy efforts, in conjunction with industry and community partners, Napa County Fire is conducting a critical Fire Needs Assessment. NVG urges growers to participate in this process, so that the ag community’s needs are incorporated into the Fire Master Plan.

Virtual Town Hall Meeting:
Current and Future Fire Services
Wednesday, January 25 | 6:00pm | Zoom
Event Zoom Link
Passcode: 856614

The community is invited to participate in a virtual Town Hall meeting to discuss Napa County’s Fire Master Plan and determine current and future fire services provided by Napa County. Visit Napa County Fire’s website and read the press release for more information.
 
All community members are encouraged to participate in a survey, which will be available immediately following the Town Hall: View the Survey

Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase 2 Funding
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has recently released new information regarding the Emergency Relief Program – Phase 2. This program provides financial assistance for losses to crops, trees, bushes, and vines due to qualifying natural disaster events, such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, excessive heat, freeze, smoke exposure, and qualifying drought that occurred in the 2020 or 2021 calendar year, up to $900,000 for winegrape producers.
 
Enrollment opens for ERP Phase Two on January 23, 2023 and runs through June 2, 2023. Our grant writing partners at Morrison can help producers navigate the eligibility and application process, call (530) 893-4764 or email grants@morrisonco.net for assistance.
 
Webinar:
Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase II
Monday, January 23 | 10:00am | Zoom
Event Zoom Link
Webinar ID: 897 1465 9055
Passcode: 556000
 
Congressman Mike Thompson will also be hosting a webinar with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Phase 2 of the ERP (previously WHIP+). To let his staff know you're attending, RSVP.
 
Additional Resources
ERP Phase 2 Letter from Congressman Thompson
USDA ERP FAQs