Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Los Angeles County Disaster Recovery Centers Are Open for Hurricane-Force Firestorm Survivors
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the County of Los Angeles along with other state and local partners, are opening two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Los Angeles County on Tuesday, January...
Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by So Cal Wildfires & the Power Plant fire in Monterey County
As California endures wildfires fueled by high winds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and...
Replacing Personal Documents After a Natural Disaster
Wildfire survivors in California who lost important documents may need replacements to apply for services and help rebuild their lives. This guide provides links and contacts to replace these important documents—all of the organizations listed below offer online...
Governor Newsom signs executive order to jumpstart firestorm cleanup of damaged and destroyed homes
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to allow expert federal hazmat crews to start cleaning up properties. This is a key step to getting people back to their properties safely and rebuilding. LOS ANGELES — Expediting clean up from...
Governor Newsom mobilizes L.A. debris removal teams to begin work immediately once cleared for safety
LOS ANGELES – Building on Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order to direct fast action to clear debris, federal and state debris removal teams are pre-positioned on standby to immediately move into Los Angeles areas devastated by the hurricane-force firestorm, once...