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The RCRT

Is comprised of community-led recovery representatives and agencies active in long-term recovery.

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Our primary goal is to collaborate and coordinate services among providers such that survivors and disaster-stricken communities recover to the fullest extent possible.

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The Community Recovery Team (CRT) is a California-based non-profit organization focused on helping individuals and communities in San Diego County recover from financial or personal losses caused by natural disasters. It acts as a coordinator between community leaders, faith-based organizations, and government agencies to manage long-term recovery, offering resources, advocacy, and guidance for rebuilding homes and lives.

Key Aspects of the Community Recovery Team:

  • Mission: To provide emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual support to disaster survivors, particularly focusing on long-term recovery needs.
  • Target Area: Primarily serves San Diego County, including tribal lands.
  • Activities: The CRT manages grant requests, provides technical assistance, and runs the “Unmet Needs Committee” to secure funding and resources for at-risk individuals.
  • Origin: The team (initially the San Diego Firestorm Community Recovery Team) was established following major fires to provide a community-driven response to disasters.
  • Collaboration: It works alongside local, state, and federal agencies to ensure a coordinated recovery effort.