Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Cal OES Prepositions Resources in Los Angeles Area in Advance of Forecasted Fire Weather Conditions
With ongoing vigilance to quickly act to protect Californians, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is prepositioning resources in advance of forecast fire weather conditions in several Southern California counties. A wind advisory...
Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by the Wildfires in Southern California
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...
Repopulation of evacuated neighborhoods has begun, aided by new online tools
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) announced Saturday that Los Angeles area residents looking for information about when they are allowed to return to their homes have access to new tools that easily track when evacuation orders and...
California Requests FEMA to Activate Federal Debris Removal Program for Destroyed Los Angeles Properties
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services announced Friday it has made a direct request to FEMA to support debris removal on private properties for the Los Angeles wildfires. Debris removal will follow immediately behind the US EPA teams currently on the...
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...