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FEMA Updates Funeral Assistance Policy as California Hits Nearly $40 Million Funds Disbursed
On June 29, 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) amended their funeral assistance policy to include COVID-19 related fatalities that occurred in the early months of the pandemic. This policy change will allow applicants to submit a statement or letter...
Cal OES Bids Farewell to Pioneering Charter Member of California, National USAR Systems
Harold Schapelhouman, chief of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District, and friend of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is retiring after decades of dedicated service. Cal OES Director Mark Ghilarducci, along with Cal OES Fire &...
Lava Fire and Tennant Fire Shelter Information (Updated Lava Fire Resources Added)
LAVA FIRE OVERVIEW: Lava Fire started 3.5 miles northeast of Weed and 4.5 miles southeast of Lake Shastina on June 25, 2021 As of 2 p.m. June 30, 2021, Lava Fire has grown to 17,591 Acres As of 2 p.m. June 30, 2021, Lava Fire is 19% contained ...
***UPDATE*** Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Personnel in Nevada County as Fire Weather Conditions Persist
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Fire and Rescue Division is actively coordinating with counties statewide to preposition fire apparatus and personnel to augment local resources in preparation for the upcoming significant weather event....
2020 Statewide Wildfires Debris Removal Update: Major Milestones Hit in Communities Throughout California
SACRAMENTO – As properties enrolled in California’s statewide Consolidated Debris Removal Program continue to be cleared of remains from the 2020 wildfires, major local progress has been reported in local communities. Although most properties still need critical soil...