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At FEMA’s request, California deploys firefighters to Kentucky ahead of severe storms
SACRAMENTO – Ahead of a series of severe storms set to impact Kentucky, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of California firefighters to assist in staffing a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Support Team, following FEMA’s request...
Assistance is Still Available for Wildfire Survivors After the Registration Deadline
LOS ANGELES – FEMA is still working in Los Angeles County to help residents recover from the LA wildfires. The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance has passed, but Disaster Recovery Centers remain open and the deadline to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) to...
Tree Removal & Preservation After a Fire: Understanding Tree Markings
Trees are an important part of the landscape and hold deep personal and environmental significance for many. After a fire, trees can become a hazard or pose threats to the public and may need to be removed. Removing hazardous trees is part of the debris removal...
Two Weeks Left to Submit Your Right of Entry (ROE) Form to LA County
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés LOS ANGELES – In order to have debris removed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), property owners affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires must submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form to LA County....
Last Day Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans
LOS ANGELES – Today is the last day to apply for FEMA disaster assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, nonprofits and businesses impacted by the January wildfires in Los Angeles County. The deadline...