Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and Small Business Administration Low Interest Loans
LOS ANGELES – Homeowners, renters and businesses in Los Angeles County who experienced property damage or losses from the January wildfires have two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance. Monday, March 31, is the last day to apply for both FEMA disaster...
With Heavy Rain in the Forecast, Cal OES Prepositions Search and Rescue Personnel and Equipment
Ahead of a storm with the potential to bring periods of heavy rainfall, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical search and rescue resources in Glenn and Nevada counties to respond to any threats or...
Deadline Approaches to Opt-in to Debris Removal Program
(Please scroll below for Spanish translation // Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción en Español.) After a wildfire burns through a community, it leaves behind hazardous materials, including charred structural debris, that can pose serious risks to the...
Making Disaster Assistance More Accessible
FEMA and the State of California have increased disaster assistance access and eligibility for residents with disabilities, access and functional needs affected by the January wildfires. FEMA’s Disaster Assistance Program was updated last year so people who need...
High Wind in your Neighborhood? What you need to know.
(Please scroll below for Spanish translation // Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción en Español.) On March 13, between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m., an EF0 tornado occurred in Pico Rivera, CA. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado was small, weak and...