The record-breaking storm and catastrophic flooding on Jan. 22, 2024, devastated many San Diego neighborhoods and businesses. If you’re looking for ways to help impacted locals, here are some ideas.

Flood Response Fund | San Diego County and the San Diego Foundation are leading this online effort; all donations will be directed to nonprofits helping local flood victims.
American Red Cross: Southern California | The organization has been providing emergency shelters and aiding locals in the storm’s aftermath. Donate to the Red Cross to help those affected by disasters or find ways to volunteer.
SD Strong: Storm Recovery | The city is accepting donations of new items like blankets, towels, laundry detergent, paper towels, and heavy duty storage bins across four locations on Saturday, Feb. 3 + Sunday, Feb. 4, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.: Beckwourth Library; Southcrest Teen Center; College-Rolando Library; Encanto Recreation Center.
Chicano Park Museum | The museum is gathering emergency supplies to help residents in Barrio Logan and Logan Heights.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School | The school is accepting food and clothing donations to distribute to locals affected by the floods.
San Diego Made Factory | The space that houses a collective of local makers sustained severe flood damage. The team has launched an online fundraiser.
San Diego Humane Society | Donate to the organization’s Emergency Response Team.

If you were impacted by the storm, the city has a list of resources:

The county's local assistance center for flood victims opens Sunday, Jan. 28 at the Spring Valley Library — 836 Kempton St. It'll be open Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., offering info from county departments on how locals can recover from the impact of the floods.
The City of San Diego plans to offer emergency grant funds — up to $5,000 for up to 100 small businesses and nonprofits related to storm recovery and cleanup efforts.
California Department of Insurance.
San Diego County’s storm damage survey.
Report bulky items via Get It Done.
If you lost your vehicle in the storm, call (619) 527-4392 or use these resources.
The county is warning businesses and scammers against price gouging — file price gouging complaints with the District Attorney.
If you’re having property repaired, check a contractor license.