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More than 250,000 Tons of Debris from Woolsey and Hill Fires Removed by State Contractors
State contractors have removed more than 250,000 tons of debris generated by the Woolsey and Hill fires from private properties in Los Angeles and Ventura counties since debris removal operations began on February 6, officials with the Debris Removal Operations...

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 May 20, 2019, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property...

Nearly 160 Final Inspection Reports Submitted for Properties Affected by the Woosley, Hill Fires
State officials at the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas have submitted final inspection reports to local officials in Los Angeles and Ventura counties for nearly 160 properties affected by the Woolsey Fire that have completed the state’s...

More than 53 Percent of Properties Participating in State Debris Removal Program Cleared of Woolsey, Hill Fire Debris
State contractors have removed debris generated by the Woolsey and Hill fires from more than 53 percent of the properties affected by the Woolsey and Hill fires currently eligible to participate in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program, officials with the...

Governor Newsom Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declarations Due to Winter Storms
Governor Gavin Newsom today requested Presidential Major Disaster Declarations to bolster ongoing state and local recovery efforts following severe February storms that caused widespread flooding, mudslides and damage to critical infrastructure across California. If...