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Governor Newsom signs executive order to build Los Angeles back faster, prevent future fires
LOS ANGELES – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to suspend unnecessary permitting and review requirements to accelerate the rebuild of Altadena, Malibu, and Pacific Palisades following the devastating January fires. Today's executive order...
Less Than One Week Left to Apply for Federal Assistance
LOS ANGELES – Less than one week remains for homeowners, renters, nonprofits and businesses impacted by the January wildfires in Los Angeles County to apply for federal disaster assistance. Monday, March 31, is the deadline to apply for both FEMA disaster assistance...
Federal Support for Wildfire Survivors Tops $2 Billion
LOS ANGELES – As of March 25, just over two months since the Los Angeles County wildfires were declared a major disaster by the president, FEMA and its federal partners have made more than $2 billion available to disaster survivors. Federal assistance to eligible...
March 31 Deadline to Apply for Several Disaster Assistance Programs Fast Approaching
LOS ANGELES – March 31 is the last day to apply for or submit information for several key disaster assistance programs for individuals impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires. Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance: Online at DisasterAssistance.gov. On the FEMA App. By...
Tsunami Preparedness Week 2025 – March 22-30
A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves generated by either earthquakes that deform the ocean floor, or landslides within or falling into the ocean. Recognized annually in March, Tsunami Preparedness Week 2025 is March 22-30. It’s essential for Californians to...