On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, during a regular Redding City Council meeting, representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)  Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience presented critical information on disaster assistance available to residents, businesses, and non-profits affected by severe storms and flooding that struck the region from December 16–26, 2025. The presentation was delivered by Mary Ann Bradfield , Public Affairs Specialist, and Charles Kit