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FEMA Assistance for Fire Damaged Septic Systems and Wells
SACRAMENTO — Residents of counties designated for federal assistance to individuals and households due to 2020 wildfires may be eligible for a FEMA award for household repairs not usually covered by insurance. This includes repair or replacement of septic systems and...

State Issues Limited Stay at Home Order to Slow Spread of COVID-19
Non-essential businesses and personal gatherings are prohibited between 10 PM and 5 AM beginning Saturday, November 21 at 10 PM SACRAMENTO – In light of an unprecedented, rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across California, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California...

Schedule Changes at Napa County Mobile Registration Intake Center
SACRAMENTO – A FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Center serving wildfire survivors in Napa County has ended Saturday operations. It will remain open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays at the First Presbyterian Church, 1428 Spring St., St. Helena CA 94574. The center assists...

Details Matter When Filing a FEMA Appeal
SACRAMENTO – Survivors who registered with FEMA for federal assistance due to one of California’s two 2020 wildfire disaster declarations receive letters containing the agency’s response to their application and the reason for that determination. If you have any...

Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Mono County Due to Fire
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for Mono County due to the effects of the Mountain View Fire, which has burned over 20,000 acres and resulted in at least one fatality, forced the evacuation of residents and is threatening...