 I'm here in Ventura County where families and communities are recovering from the Thomas Fire. Many of them have come here to the local assistance center to begin the rebuilding process. Over the first 48 hours of opening, about 600 residents arrived at the local assistance center, otherwise known as the LAC. All were impacted by the Thomas Fire, now the fourth largest wildfire in state history. Particularly as a one-stop shop where people can come and get anything that they need or information that they need to help them get through this disaster. Although LACs vary based on the incident and on needs from residents, one consistency is the overwhelming support from state, federal and local agencies. And it's more also being here as an emotional support for them. I know sometimes they've come in and they're emotional and just to kind of sometimes all they need is for someone to hear them out and just hear that they are someone cares and that we are here at least to be as a support system for them. There is plenty of support available. These guys are also roaming the LACs to offer comfort in their own way. And they're here more for support for the children and for the adults too, but a lot of the children love seeing them and petting them. And for a little bit, they forget what's going on in their life. Now that the doors are open, the LAC is available to any and everyone impacted by the fire. Especially if they have questions because this is where all the experts are. And so instead of having to go to the county building and then drive to the city building, or know what other resources are available to you, we've brought them all here. So if you're impacted or you think you're impacted or you just have any questions, then this is, I think, the place to come. As the Thomas fire rages on in Santa Barbara County, Ventura residents are beginning the next phase for those allowed back into their neighborhoods and for those who lost their homes. We have buckets the city has provided that has basically for people that want to go up and go through their houses, they have coveralls that they can wear and gloves and other all the baths, all the paraphernalia that they would need to be able to go through their house and sift through it. Located in a point set of pavilion at 3451 Foothill Road, the Ventura County LAC will be open daily Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 to 6. The LAC will be closed for the holidays, but will remain open until December 30th. For additional information, visit VenturaCountyRecovers.org as well as our site at wildfirerecovery.org.