Los Angeles County Disaster Recovery Centers Are Open for Hurricane-Force Firestorm Survivors
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the County of Los Angeles along with other state and local partners, have opened Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Los Angeles County....
Cal OES Prepositioned Resources as Atmospheric River Continues into Northern California
As an atmospheric river continues to move into Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned swift water rescue teams and...
California readies for incoming winter storm: Governor Newsom pre-deploys resources to protect communities
SACRAMENTO – With an atmospheric river expected to arrive in Northern California this weekend, California is pre-deploying resources – including thousands of personnel – to help protect communities from storm impacts. Governor Gavin Newsom has...
Cal OES Mobilizes Hundreds of Personnel for Massive Watershed Protection Mission in Areas Around Los Angeles Fires
California’s largest watershed protection mission in the hurricane-force firestorm’s burn scars is underway, with more than 400 personnel mobilized through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Ash and debris from...
Cal OES Prepositions Resources in Los Angeles Burn Scar Areas in Advance of Forecasted Wet Weather Conditions
With thunderstorms and widespread rainfall in the forecast for Southern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources near burn scar areas. Prepositioned resources...
Governor Newsom Reminds Californians to Remain Vigilant, Deploys Even More Resources
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday reminded the residents of Southern California to be vigilant amid wind conditions that threaten to start more fires. The National Weather Service forecasts a “particularly dangerous situation” in Southern California...
Cal OES Prepositions Resources in Los Angeles Area in Advance of Forecasted Fire Weather Conditions
With ongoing vigilance to quickly act to protect Californians, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is prepositioning resources in advance of forecast fire weather conditions in several Southern California counties. A...
Repopulation of evacuated neighborhoods has begun, aided by new online tools
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) announced Saturday that Los Angeles area residents looking for information about when they are allowed to return to their homes have access to new tools that easily track when...
California Requests FEMA to Activate Federal Debris Removal Program for Destroyed Los Angeles Properties
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services announced Friday it has made a direct request to FEMA to support debris removal on private properties for the Los Angeles wildfires. Debris removal will follow immediately behind the US EPA...
Replacing Personal Documents After a Natural Disaster
Wildfire survivors in California who lost important documents may need replacements to apply for services and help rebuild their lives. This guide provides links and contacts to replace these important documents—all of the organizations listed...
Governor Newsom signs executive order to jumpstart firestorm cleanup of damaged and destroyed homes
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to allow expert federal hazmat crews to start cleaning up properties. This is a key step to getting people back to their properties safely and rebuilding. LOS ANGELES —...
Governor Newsom mobilizes L.A. debris removal teams to begin work immediately once cleared for safety
LOS ANGELES – Building on Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order to direct fast action to clear debris, federal and state debris removal teams are pre-positioned on standby to immediately move into Los Angeles areas devastated by the...
Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by Wildfires in Southern California
As California endures wildfires fueled by high winds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have...
Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by Wildfires in Southern California
As California endures wildfires fueled by high winds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have...
Los Angeles wildfire survivors can apply for federal aid today, new website launched to help Californians
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom announced Los Angeles area wildfire survivors are able to apply for federal assistance today. The state also launched a new website – CA.gov/LAfires – to support survivors. LOS ANGELES – Continuing the...