Disaster Recovery Centers to Permanently Close May 31; Resources Transitioning to New Locations
LOS ANGELES – The two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) for the Los Angeles Wildfires are permanently closing Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 4 p.m. and federal resources will be transitioning to new locations. Current DRC Locations and Hours UCLA...
More than 5,000 properties complete in wildfire debris removal effort
PASADENA, CA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), together with FEMA and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), today announced that more than 5,000 properties across the Eaton and Palisades burn areas have been...
California invests $1.7 billion to improve safety, resiliency of highways – including millions for highways damaged by LA fires
What you need to know: The state is investing almost $1.7 billion for improvements to California’s highway system, including $86.5 million for improvements to infrastructure damaged during the Los Angeles firestorms earlier this year. SACRAMENTO –...
Swift Water Safety: Take Precautions to Stay Safe
As Californians across the state experience warmer weather, many local lakes, rivers and streams will have above-average water levels. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians about the importance...
Debris removal reaches 4,000 properties in Los Angeles wildfire recovery
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés LOS ANGELES – As record pace progress continues in Los Angeles County, debris removal teams have cleared more than 4,000 properties participating in the government-run debris...
FEMA Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Available
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés * LOS ANGELES – If you received rental assistance from FEMA and require further rental assistance while working toward your permanent housing goals, we encourage you to stay in...
Fannie Mae Resources Available for Homeowners and Renters Impacted by the California Wildfires
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés Fannie Mae can help homeowners, renters, and communities affected by disasters, including the recent Eaton and Palisades fires. If your home or place of employment was impacted,...
Wildfire Preparedness Week: State Highlights Technology Utilized to Keep Communities Safe
Every year, California experiences a variety of disasters. As the state’s lead emergency management agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) responds to a variety of all-hazard incidents throughout the state,...
Governor Newsom announces launch of new AI tool to supercharge the approval of building permits and speed recovery from Los Angeles Fires
LOS ANGELES –...
Youth Honored at 2025 California State 9-1-1 For Kids 9-1-1 Heroes Awards Ceremony
Heroes come in many forms, including kids! 9-1-1 For Kids honored three youth heroes and their dispatcher heroes for their courage. 9-1-1 For Kids ambassador Kathy Ireland and other dignitaries gave them their medals during the 911 Heroes Awards...
Updates to Disaster Recovery Centers as Recovery Moves Forward
*Artículo en español después de la versión en inglés Following a federally declared disaster, local, state and federal resources are offered at a single location called a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). These centers are important for survivors to...
As Wildfire Survivors Receive Their Insurance Settlements, FEMA Disaster Assistance Can Bridge Financial Gaps
Survivors of the Eaton and Palisades Fires who are uninsured, underinsured, or facing delays or denials in their insurance claims may receive financial assistance from FEMA. It is essential for survivors to keep their FEMA disaster assistance...
California exceeds 4 million MyShake app downloads, urges Californians to take preparedness steps
SACRAMENTO – During Earthquake Preparedness Month, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a major milestone: the MyShake app – which alerts Californians before an earthquake begins – has surpassed 4 million downloads, the equivalent of more than 10%...
Governor Newsom welcomes students, teachers and parents back as Palisades Charter High School is set to resume in person instruction
LOS ANGELES – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed Palisades Charter High School students back to school as they returned to in-person learning at a new school site – a former Sears location in Santa Monica that has now been converted to house the...
Financial Assistance Available for Small Businesses Impacted by Eaton and Palisades Fires Through U.S. Small Business Administration
*artículo en español después de la versión en inglés The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may be able to help those affected by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires through its Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Small businesses, most...