by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 7, 2025 | All
(Please scroll below for Spanish translation // Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción en Español.) LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from the January wildfires have a few...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 7, 2025 | All
What you need to know: Homeowners, renters, and workers who had losses from the wildfires now have until March 31 to apply for federal aid. Register today at DisasterAssistance.gov. LOS ANGELES – At Governor Gavin Newsom’s request, today the Federal Emergency...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 7, 2025 | All
Following the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, California secured a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, which made federal aid available to help individuals and communities rebuild. Provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Individual Assistance...
by Diana Ibrahim | Mar 7, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – As survivors return to their property, it is important survivors continue to update their FEMA application as they learn about the status of their property. If you initially indicated to FEMA that your home was inaccessible or that the damage was...
by Davina Mapes | Mar 7, 2025 | All
What you need to know: Governor Newsom today is issuing an executive order extending protections to help ensure that Los Angeles firestorm survivors can access rental housing. LOS ANGELES — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order to maintain protections...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 5, 2025 | All
What you need to know: Governor Newsom has directed his Office of Emergency Services to coordinate with key partners during this next round of winter weather to strategically preposition critical resources to protect the public. SACRAMENTO — As another round of winter...
by Diana Ibrahim | Mar 5, 2025 | All
FEMA may provide financial assistance for alternate temporary housing if you are displaced from your primary residence due to the Los Angeles County wildfires. FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) provides short-term hotel/motel lodging for eligible disaster...
by Corbin Farias | Mar 4, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – If you are feeling overwhelmed by emotions, stress, or hopelessness, you are not alone. Help is available for disaster survivors experiencing emotional distress following the wildfires. The Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program is a federally...
by Corbin Farias | Mar 4, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – If you received a letter from FEMA that says you’re ineligible for assistance, you still have options. A quick fix, like providing more information, may change FEMA’s initial determination. Duplication of benefits is a common reason for a FEMA...
by Davina Mapes | Mar 3, 2025 | All
(Please scroll below for Spanish translation // Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción en Español.) LOS ANGELES – Only a week remains for homeowners, renters and businesses impacted by the January wildfires in Los Angeles County to apply for federal...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 28, 2025 | All
(Please scroll below for Spanish translation // Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción en Español.) As Los Angeles recovers from wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the state, federal and local...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 27, 2025 | All
(Please scroll below for Spanish translation // Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción en Español.) Trees are an important part of the landscape and hold deep personal, cultural, and environmental significance for many. After a fire, trees can become a hazard...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 27, 2025 | All
After a wildfire burns through a community, it leaves behind hazardous materials, including charred structural debris, that can pose serious risks to the environment and public health. Debris removal helps eliminate these hazards and accelerates the rebuilding...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 27, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – Several deadlines are approaching for individuals impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires. FEMA Individual Assistance: March 10, 2025 Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling FEMA’s helpline at 800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. If...
by Chris Dargan | Feb 26, 2025 | All
Hazardous materials cleanup is 100% complete for the Eaton and Palisades fires marking an important milestone in the post-fire recovery process. “The completion of Phase 1 debris removal by the U.S. EPA marks a significant milestone in our recovery efforts. This...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 25, 2025 | All
(Please scroll below for Spanish translation // Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción en Español.) Pasadena, CA – California and federal partners today announced a new Joint Field Office (JFO) Annex established through the support of Kaiser Permanente. The...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 25, 2025 | All
What you need to know: More than 9,000 properties were cleared of hazardous materials in less than 30 days – marking the fastest-ever hazardous debris removal effort in the nation. LOS ANGELES – In less than 30 days, federal and state crews have substantially...
by Chris Dargan | Feb 24, 2025 | All
The Disaster Recovery Centers in Los Angeles County help residents affected by the wildfires continue their recovery. Starting Sunday, March 2, these locations will be closed on Sundays. Disaster Recovery Centers will remain open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday – Saturday....
by Teresa Rochester | Feb 23, 2025 | All
Cal OES will host a series of Public Assistance Applicants’ Briefings beginning Monday, February 24, to help potential applicants navigate requirements. The Public Assistance program provides financial assistance to government entities to help repair, replace or...
by Chris Dargan | Feb 16, 2025 | All
In response to the deadly flooding in Kentucky, Governor Gavin Newsom has authorized the deployment of four incident support team (IST) personnel to assist in ongoing response and recovery efforts. These personnel will provide critical support to local and state...
by Corbin Farias | Feb 15, 2025 | All
As of February 14,, students from eight schools that were damaged or destroyed by the Eaton and Palisades fires have resumed instruction in-person or online. In accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-6-25, the Interagency Schools Task Force worked to...
by Corbin Farias | Feb 14, 2025 | All
During heavy rain events, stay vigilant in burn scar areas The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is geared up to address any potential hazards, such as mudslides, debris flows and other incidents triggered by excessive precipitation. The...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Feb 14, 2025 | All
Governor Newsom issues emergency proclamation to help Santa Cruz recover from destructive winter storms SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for Santa Cruz County to assist in recovery from the December 2024 winter storm that...
by Corbin Farias | Feb 14, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES, CA – As heavy rains threaten Eaton and Palisades burn scar areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Watershed and Debris Flow Task Force has proactively placed 630,250 feet of critical watershed protection materials...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 14, 2025 | All
With wet weather forecasted in the coming days, heavy rain is expected in Del Norte County in the far northwestern part of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians to be prepared. In particular, flooding is...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 13, 2025 | All
*LA ACTUALIZACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL LA ENCONTRÁS DESPUÉS DE LA VERSIÓN EN INGLÉS As another round of winter weather is expected to impact many parts of California with potentially heavy rain and an increased risk of flooding, the California Governor’s Office of...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 12, 2025 | All
*LA ACTUALIZACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL LA ENCONTRÁS DESPUÉS DE LA VERSIÓN EN INGLÉS As another round of winter weather is expected to impact many parts of California with potentially heavy rain and an increased risk of flooding, the California Governor’s Office of...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 11, 2025 | All
As the state braces for wet weather arriving this week, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reminding people about the dangers of mudslides and debris flows in burn scar areas. The National Weather Service is forecasting significant...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 11, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – With another significant winter storm system expected to reach California later this week, work continues statewide to ensure communities impacted by recent wildfires – including the firestorms in Los Angeles – are protected. To prepare for this storm,...
by Teresa Rochester | Feb 10, 2025 | All
With another storm system expected to reach California later this week, work continues statewide to ensure communities impacted by the recent wildfires, including the firestorms in Los Angeles, are protected. At Governor Gavin Newsom’s directive, the Cal OES Watershed...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 8, 2025 | All
The state’s largest watershed protection mission reached 80% completion today. Working quickly to protect hazardous runoff from entering waterways, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) mission-tasked over 500 state personnel to place...
by Shawn Boyd | Feb 7, 2025 | Cal OES Blog
The hurricane-force firestorm that ravaged areas of Los Angeles this January was historic in size and scope. It required an equally impressive response and recovery effort. As the state’s leadership hub during all major disasters and emergencies, the Governor’s Office...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 7, 2025 | All
La tormenta de fuego con fuerza de huracán que asoló áreas de Los Ángeles en enero fue histórica en tamaño y alcance. Requirió un esfuerzo de respuesta y recuperación igualmente impresionante. Como centro de liderazgo del estado durante todos los desastres y...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 6, 2025 | All
OVERVIEW After a wildfire, the ash and debris from burned structures contain toxic materials that can potentially runoff into our watershed (creeks, rivers, and waterways) when rainy weather arrives. Toxic materials can result from burned household cleaning products,...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 4, 2025 | All
With the potential for heavy rainfall and flooding throughout many parts of Northern California and rain forecasted for Southern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Feb 2, 2025 | All
As a series of storms move through northern California, Cal OES continues to monitor the weather around the clock for possible impacts to communities and reminds all Californians to stay prepared for possible flooding. Sandbags can reduce the risk of damage to...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 1, 2025 | All
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the County of Los Angeles along with other state and local partners, have opened Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Los Angeles County. California has...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 31, 2025 | All
As an atmospheric river continues to move into Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned swift water rescue teams and local Government...
by Davina Mapes | Jan 30, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO – With an atmospheric river expected to arrive in Northern California this weekend, California is pre-deploying resources – including thousands of personnel – to help protect communities from storm impacts. Governor Gavin Newsom has directed the Governor’s...
by Shawn Boyd | Jan 26, 2025 | Cal OES Blog
California’s largest watershed protection mission in the hurricane-force firestorm’s burn scars is underway, with more than 400 personnel mobilized through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Ash and debris from structures burned...
by Michael Traum | Jan 25, 2025 | All
With thunderstorms and widespread rainfall in the forecast for Southern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources near burn scar areas. Prepositioned resources include fire engines,...
by Michael Traum | Jan 20, 2025 | All
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday reminded the residents of Southern California to be vigilant amid wind conditions that threaten to start more fires. The National Weather Service forecasts a “particularly dangerous situation” in Southern California and high winds in...
by Shawn Boyd | Jan 19, 2025 | All
With ongoing vigilance to quickly act to protect Californians, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is prepositioning resources in advance of forecast fire weather conditions in several Southern California counties. A wind advisory...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 18, 2025 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) announced Saturday that Los Angeles area residents looking for information about when they are allowed to return to their homes have access to new tools that easily track when evacuation orders and...
by Corbin Farias | Jan 17, 2025 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services announced Friday it has made a direct request to FEMA to support debris removal on private properties for the Los Angeles wildfires. Debris removal will follow immediately behind the US EPA teams currently...
by Alyson Hanner | Jan 16, 2025 | Cal OES Press Releases
Wildfire survivors in California who lost important documents may need replacements to apply for services and help rebuild their lives. This guide provides links and contacts to replace these important documents—all of the organizations listed below offer online...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 15, 2025 | All
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to allow expert federal hazmat crews to start cleaning up properties. This is a key step to getting people back to their properties safely and rebuilding. LOS ANGELES — Expediting clean up from...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 14, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – Building on Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order to direct fast action to clear debris, federal and state debris removal teams are pre-positioned on standby to immediately move into Los Angeles areas devastated by the hurricane-force firestorm, once...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jan 12, 2025 | All
As California endures wildfires fueled by high winds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jan 11, 2025 | All
As California endures wildfires fueled by high winds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and...
