by Diana Ibrahim | May 9, 2025 | All
As Californians across the state experience warmer weather, many local lakes, rivers and streams will have above-average water levels. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians about the importance of being swift-water...
by Chris Dargan | May 7, 2025 | All
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés LOS ANGELES – As record pace progress continues in Los Angeles County, debris removal teams have cleared more than 4,000 properties participating in the government-run debris removal program, marking...
by Alicia de la Garza | May 6, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – If you received rental assistance from FEMA and require further rental assistance while working toward your permanent housing goals, we encourage you to stay in touch with FEMA. Continued Temporary Housing Assistance (CTHA) may be available for those who...
by Gustavo Ortiz | May 5, 2025 | All
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés Fannie Mae can help homeowners, renters, and communities affected by disasters, including the recent Eaton and Palisades fires. If your home or place of employment was impacted, help to navigate the...
by Alicia de la Garza | May 5, 2025 | All
Every year, California experiences a variety of disasters. As the state’s lead emergency management agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) responds to a variety of all-hazard incidents throughout the state, including wildfires. As...
by Davina Mapes | Apr 30, 2025 | All
What you need to know: The state of California is providing LA City and County a new AI-powered e-check software free of charge to speed the pace at which local governments are approving building permits. LOS ANGELES – Leveraging the power of private sector...
by Shawn Boyd | Apr 29, 2025 | Cal OES Blog, Video Packages
Heroes come in many forms, including kids! 9-1-1 For Kids honored three youth heroes and their dispatcher heroes for their courage. 9-1-1 For Kids ambassador Kathy Ireland and other dignitaries gave them their medals during the 911 Heroes Awards Ceremony on the steps...
by Lori Fowler | Apr 28, 2025 | All
*Artículo en español después de la versión en inglés Following a federally declared disaster, local, state and federal resources are offered at a single location called a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). These centers are important for survivors to receive support,...
by Davina Mapes | Apr 28, 2025 | All
Survivors of the Eaton and Palisades Fires who are uninsured, underinsured, or facing delays or denials in their insurance claims may receive financial assistance from FEMA. It is essential for survivors to keep their FEMA disaster assistance application updated to...
by Davina Mapes | Apr 25, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO – During Earthquake Preparedness Month, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a major milestone: the MyShake app – which alerts Californians before an earthquake begins – has surpassed 4 million downloads, the equivalent of more than 10% of the state. This...
by Michael Traum | Apr 22, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed Palisades Charter High School students back to school as they returned to in-person learning at a new school site – a former Sears location in Santa Monica that has now been converted to house the entire student...
by Teresa Rochester | Apr 18, 2025 | All
*artículo en español después de la versión en inglés The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may be able to help those affected by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires through its Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Small businesses, most private nonprofits and...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Apr 17, 2025 | All
What you need to know: Governor Newsom has made the recovery of Los Angeles his highest priority – directing a whole-of-government response to support communities and survivors. LOS ANGELES – On the 100-day milestone since the Eaton and Palisades fires ignited,...
by Davina Mapes | Apr 17, 2025 | All
What you need to know: Following Governor Newsom’s state of emergency proclamation to protect communities from catastrophic wildfire, a new online fast-track process now makes it faster to get state-level approvals – in as little as 30 days – for critical forest and...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Apr 16, 2025 | All
As property owners affected by the Eaton and Palisades Fires start the process of rebuilding, one-stop permit centers are available to help. As debris removal continues, property owners do not need to wait until the work is complete to submit their plans and apply for...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Apr 16, 2025 | All, en Español
Centros de permiso están disponibles en el condado de Los Ángeles para guiar a los residentes afectados por los incendios Eaton y Palisades durante el proceso de reconstrucción. Los propietarios no necesitan esperar a que concluya el retiro de escombros, para...
by Shawn Boyd | Apr 15, 2025 | Allied Agency News
LOS ANGELES – Today, April 15 is the deadline for property owners to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form to LA County in order to have debris removed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Complete the ROE form “This recovery is moving quickly and it is critical...
by Shawn Boyd | Apr 15, 2025 | Allied Agency News
*artículo en español después de la versión en inglés April 15, 2025 DR-4856-CA NR 039 Cal OES News Desk: media@caloes.ca.gov FEMA News Desk: FEMA-R9newsdesk@fema.dhs.gov News Release LOS ANGELES – Today is the last day for property owners to submit a Right of Entry...
by Chris Dargan | Apr 15, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO – California’s Earthquake Early Warning System provided advance notification to millions of Southern Californians on Monday, April 14, 2025 before a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck San Diego County. The 10:08 am earthquake, near Julian in San Diego County,...
by Davina Mapes | Apr 15, 2025 | All
*artículo en español después de la versión en inglés What you need to know: Governor Newsom extended an executive order from January barring predatory investors from making unsolicited undervalued property offers to families in areas impacted by the Los Angeles area...
by Chris Dargan | Apr 14, 2025 | All
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés LOS ANGELES – If your property was affected by January’s Eaton and Palisades fires, you may be eligible for debris removal through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at no-cost. To...
by Davina Mapes | Apr 12, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – Property owners have three days left to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form to LA County. To have debris removed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), property owners affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires must submit a ROE form by April 15, 2025....
by Davina Mapes | Apr 12, 2025 | All
What you need to know: The Pacific Coast Highway, which was closed following the Palisades Fire, will reopen to public travel by the end of May – months ahead of schedule. LOS ANGELES – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced an all-hands-on-deck effort to...
by Alicia de la Garza | Apr 11, 2025 | All
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés LOS ANGELES – Beginning Monday, April 14, Los Angeles County Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will have reduced hours. New hours for the DRCs will be as follows: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m....
by Alicia de la Garza | Apr 11, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – As nearly 500 crews of expert heavy equipment operators work around the clock to rapidly clear ash, soot, and fire debris from structures damaged by the Eaton and Palisades fires, there are now just a few days left for businesses and homeowners to...
by Corbin Farias | Apr 9, 2025 | All
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés LOS ANGELES – Property owners have seven days left to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form to LA County. In order to have debris removed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), property owners...
by Chris Dargan | Apr 2, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – FEMA is still working in Los Angeles County to help residents recover from the LA wildfires. The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance has passed, but Disaster Recovery Centers remain open and the deadline to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) to...
by Davina Mapes | Apr 2, 2025 | All
Trees are an important part of the landscape and hold deep personal and environmental significance for many. After a fire, trees can become a hazard or pose threats to the public and may need to be removed. Removing hazardous trees is part of the debris removal...
by Corbin Farias | Apr 1, 2025 | All
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés LOS ANGELES – In order to have debris removed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), property owners affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires must submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form to LA County....
by Corbin Farias | Mar 31, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – Today is the last day to apply for FEMA disaster assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, nonprofits and businesses impacted by the January wildfires in Los Angeles County. The deadline...
by Teresa Rochester | Mar 31, 2025 | All
March 31 is the deadline for FEMA Disaster Assistance applications for homes or personal properties destroyed or damaged during January’s wildfires in Los Angeles County. Whether unsure about eligibility, still waiting for an insurance claim settlement, or a...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 31, 2025 | All
Ahead of a storm that’s forecasted to bring periods of steady rain and potential thunderstorms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources in Nevada County to respond to any threats...
by Shawn Boyd | Mar 28, 2025 | Allied Agency News
LOS ANGELES – Only three days left to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, nonprofits and businesses impacted by the January wildfires in Los Angeles County. Monday,...
by Shawn Boyd | Mar 28, 2025 | All
(*INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL DESPUÉS DE LA VERSIÓN EN INGLÉS) Owner occupied condos and multi-family units now eligible for government funded debris removal program. The deadline to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form to be eligible for debris removal by the U.S. Army...
by Chris Dargan | Mar 28, 2025 | All
(*SPANISH INFORMATION AFTER THE ENGLISH ARTICLE/Informacion en español después del artículo en inglés) Building on California and the federal administration’s ongoing partnership for a fast-moving “LA fire fix,” the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 27, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to suspend unnecessary permitting and review requirements to accelerate the rebuild of Altadena, Malibu, and Pacific Palisades following the devastating January fires. Today’s executive order...
by Corbin Farias | Mar 26, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – Less than one week remains for homeowners, renters, nonprofits and businesses impacted by the January wildfires in Los Angeles County to apply for federal disaster assistance. Monday, March 31, is the deadline to apply for both FEMA disaster assistance...
by Corbin Farias | Mar 26, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – As of March 25, just over two months since the Los Angeles County wildfires were declared a major disaster by the president, FEMA and its federal partners have made more than $2 billion available to disaster survivors. Federal assistance to eligible...
by Corbin Farias | Mar 25, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – March 31 is the last day to apply for or submit information for several key disaster assistance programs for individuals impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires. Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance: Online at DisasterAssistance.gov. On the FEMA App. By...
by Michael Traum | Mar 24, 2025 | All
A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves generated by either earthquakes that deform the ocean floor, or landslides within or falling into the ocean. Recognized annually in March, Tsunami Preparedness Week 2025 is March 22-30. It’s essential for Californians to...
by Chris Dargan | Mar 24, 2025 | All
Safeguarding Californians from hate-motivated incidents that have surged nationally, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced $76 million in grants, made in partnership with the state Legislature, to 347 community groups across the state to protect nonprofits and houses...
by Davina Mapes | Mar 21, 2025 | All
(Please scroll below for Spanish translation // Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción en Español.) LOS ANGELES – If your home or personal property was damaged by the Los Angeles County wildfires or straight-line winds between Jan. 7 – Jan. 31, 2025, you may be...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 21, 2025 | All
(April 15, 2025, is the new deadline to apply for the government-run debris removal program. For more information, visit: https://wp.me/pd8T7h-11Gd) 10 days left to apply for assistance and no-cost debris removal for Los Angeles fire survivors LOS ANGELES – The...
by Michael Traum | Mar 21, 2025 | All
If you experienced any impact from the Los Angeles County wildfires or high winds between January 7 and January 31, 2025, you may be eligible for assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). With the March 31, 2025, application deadline...
by Chris Dargan | Mar 18, 2025 | All
During disasters, myths about FEMA can spread, which ultimately can discourage survivors from accessing the assistance they may need. The best way to correct misinformation is to get the truth out about FEMA’s role in disaster assistance. Below, we address myths to...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Mar 18, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – Remember to use your FEMA assistance funds only for approved disaster-related expenses. FEMA’s notification letter will specify the appropriate uses for your disaster assistance. Spending the funds for something other than their intended purpose may...
by Michael Traum | Mar 18, 2025 | All
What you need to know: Governor Newsom and Los Angeles community-based organizations (CBOs) today announced $25 million to advance educational outreach to workers and businesses about vital health, safety, and workplace protections. LOS ANGELES — As rebuilding...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 17, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – Homeowners, renters and businesses in Los Angeles County who experienced property damage or losses from the January wildfires have two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance. Monday, March 31, is the last day to apply for both FEMA disaster...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 17, 2025 | All
Ahead of a storm with the potential to bring periods of heavy rainfall, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical search and rescue resources in Glenn and Nevada counties to respond to any threats...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 15, 2025 | All
(Please scroll below for Spanish translation // Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción en Español.) After a wildfire burns through a community, it leaves behind hazardous materials, including charred structural debris, that can pose serious risks to the...
