Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Deadline Approaches to Opt-in to Debris Removal Program
(Please scroll below for Spanish translation // Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción en Español.) After a wildfire burns through a community, it leaves behind hazardous materials, including charred structural debris, that can pose serious risks to the...
Making Disaster Assistance More Accessible
FEMA and the State of California have increased disaster assistance access and eligibility for residents with disabilities, access and functional needs affected by the January wildfires. FEMA’s Disaster Assistance Program was updated last year so people who need...
High Wind in your Neighborhood? What you need to know.
(Please scroll below for Spanish translation // Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción en Español.) On March 13, between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m., an EF0 tornado occurred in Pico Rivera, CA. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado was small, weak and...
SBA Disaster Assistance Filing Period Extended to March 31 for Those Affected by the LA Fires
California homeowners and businesses affected by the LA wildfires have more time to apply for federal assistance. The application period has been extended to March 31 for Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest federal disaster loans available to California...
STORM SAFETY TIPS: During Sustained Rainfall
As weather patterns bring increased snow, rainfall and potential flooding to California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all residents and communities that it is essential to stay safe during increased rainfall. Storms...