Cal OES will host a series of Public Assistance Applicants’ Briefings beginning Monday, February 24, to help potential applicants navigate requirements. The Public Assistance program provides financial assistance to government entities to help repair, replace or restore damaged public infrastructure and facilities, following a federally declared disaster or emergency. Private non-profits and special districts, including school and community college districts, can also apply.
The President declared a major disaster on January 8, 2025, making federal disaster aid available to Los Angeles County following the January firestorm. The funding, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), covers 100 percent of emergency work, which includes specific categories of debris removal, emergency response and protective measures for 180 days. That timeframe has not yet been determined. The federal funds cover 75 percent of the costs for permanent work, such as roads and bridges, water control facilities, building and equipment capacity, utilities, and parks and recreational facilities that fall under certain categories.
Upcoming Applicant’s Briefing schedule:
| INTENDED AUDIENCE | DATE | TIME | BRIEFING LOCATION |
| Los Angeles County All Applicant Types |
Monday, February 24, 2025 |
9:00 AM (PST) | Burbank Fire Department Training Center 1845 N. Ontario Street Burbank, CA 91504 |
| Los Angeles County All Applicant Types |
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 |
9:00 AM (PST) | War Memorial Building 435 Fair Oaks Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030 |
| Los Angeles County All Applicant Types |
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 |
9:00 AM (PST) | La Mirada City Hall Conference Room 13700 La Mirada Blvd. La Mirada, CA 90638 |
| Los Angeles County All Applicant Types |
Thursday, February 27, 2025 |
9:00 AM (PST) | Glendora Public Library 2nd Floor Bidwell Forum 140 S Glendora Ave. Glendora, CA 91741 |
| Los Angeles County All Applicant Types |
Monday, March 3, 2025 |
9:00 AM (PST) | Santa Monica Main Library Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401 *Underground validated Parking available* |
| Los Angeles County County Departments Only |
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 |
9:00 AM (PST) | Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Meeting Room 900 South Fremont Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 |
| Los Angeles County All Applicant Types |
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 |
9:00 AM (PST) | Calabasas Community Center 27040 Malibu Hills Road Calabasas, CA 91301 |
For more information about Public Assistance and Applicant’s Briefings, visit Applicants’ Briefings | California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.