News and updates from Cal OES
California Secures Presidential Emergency Declaration for Caldor Fire
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced that, within hours of California’s request, the White House has approved a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance to bolster the response to the Caldor Fire in El Dorado, Amador, Alpine and Placer...
Governor Newsom Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance for Caldor Fire
SACRAMENTO – Taking action to further support communities impacted by the Caldor Fire and proactively protect the Lake Tahoe region, Governor Gavin Newsom today requested a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance to bolster the emergency...
Disaster Unemployment Assistance has been approved for those impacted by widespread California fires
** As of 9/27/21, Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are now available to fire-impacted individuals in Trinity and Tehama counties. Californians in Trinity and Tehama counties who have been impacted by ongoing wildfires can now file for federal Disaster...
Local Assistance Center to Support Monument Fire Survivors
Trinity County, in conjunction with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), will open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) to support fire survivors from the Monument Fire, which is now the 20th largest wildfire in California history. The LAC will...
Smoke/Air Quality Outlook for the Caldor Fire
September 1, 2021 - The US Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program Smoke Outlook for the Caldor Fire for Wednesday. Special Statement: **The fire is scheduled to be under a Red Flag Warning through 11:00 PM tonight. ** Gardnerville Ranchos was added to...