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State, County Continue Coordination Following Kincade Fire
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and Sonoma County have maintained a strong relationship since the 2017 wildfires and have continued building on the coordination and lessons learned following those events, which help facilitate recovery...
One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded private nonprofit organizations in the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians of the Dec. 26, 2019, deadline to...
Cal OES Director Mark Ghilarducci Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant to Assist Response Agencies Battling Cave Fire in Santa Barbara County
SACRAMENTO – California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci, secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to...
One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded California businesses and residents of the Dec. 24, 2019, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for...
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Support Communities Recovering from October Fires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order to help streamline recovery efforts in communities across the state impacted by last month’s devastating fires. The executive order helps displaced residents with housing needs...