Assistance is Still Available for Wildfire Survivors After the Registration Deadline
LOS ANGELES – FEMA is still working in Los Angeles County to help residents recover from the LA wildfires. The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance has passed, but Disaster Recovery Centers remain open and the deadline to submit a Right...
Tree Removal & Preservation After a Fire: Understanding Tree Markings
Trees are an important part of the landscape and hold deep personal and environmental significance for many. After a fire, trees can become a hazard or pose threats to the public and may need to be removed. Removing hazardous trees is part of the...
Two Weeks Left to Submit Your Right of Entry (ROE) Form to LA County
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés LOS ANGELES – In order to have debris removed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), property owners affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires must submit a Right of Entry (ROE)...
Last Day Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans
LOS ANGELES – Today is the last day to apply for FEMA disaster assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, nonprofits and businesses impacted by the January wildfires in Los Angeles...
Insured? Don’t miss out on FEMA Assistance. Today’s the last day to apply.
March 31 is the deadline for FEMA Disaster Assistance applications for homes or personal properties destroyed or damaged during January’s wildfires in Los Angeles County. Whether unsure about eligibility, still waiting for an insurance claim...
As Storm Moves into Northern California, Cal OES Prepositions Resources in Nevada County
Ahead of a storm that's forecasted to bring periods of steady rain and potential thunderstorms, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources in Nevada County to respond to any...
Three Days Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans
LOS ANGELES – Only three days left to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, nonprofits and businesses impacted by the January wildfires in Los Angeles...
Deadline to Submit Right of Entry Forms Extended to April 15 for Survivors of LA Wildfires
(*INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL DESPUÉS DE LA VERSIÓN EN INGLÉS) Owner occupied condos and multi-family units now eligible for government funded debris removal program. The deadline to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form to be eligible for debris removal...
Federal government approves California’s request to expand LA fire debris removal program
(*SPANISH INFORMATION AFTER THE ENGLISH ARTICLE/Informacion en español después del artículo en inglés) Building on California and the federal administration’s ongoing partnership for a fast-moving “LA fire fix,” the Federal Emergency Management...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Governor Newsom announces record-breaking $76 million to safeguard local faith communities and nonprofits
Safeguarding Californians from hate-motivated incidents that have surged nationally, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced $76 million in grants, made in partnership with the state Legislature, to 347 community groups across the state to protect...