Wildfire Survivors Can Apply for Federal Aid Even if Insured
SACRAMENTO – If you suffered personal or business losses in the devastating wildfires that broke out in August and you’re waiting for your insurance settlement before you register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, don’t delay any...
Renters Can Apply for Federal Assistance
SACRAMENTO – The FEMA Individuals and Housing Program is available to all eligible renters and homeowners in the counties of Butte, Lake, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo, which are covered in the Aug. 22...
Local Assistance Center Opens in Shasta County for Wildfire Survivors
In the ongoing response and recovery mission to support wildfire survivors impacted by the 2020 fire siege across California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in joint support from local, state and federal agencies...
Register Online or with the FEMA App to Manage Your Disaster Application
SACRAMENTO – As of Oct. 8, 78 percent of August wildfire survivors in 10 disaster-designated counties have registered for federal aid online or via the FEMA mobile app. Applying online provides the applicant more control over their application and...
FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Center Closing Oct. 10 in Sonoma County
SACRAMENTO – A FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Center serving wildfire survivors in Sonoma County for nearly three weeks will close Saturday, Oct. 10. The center is located at the Sonoma County Office of Education, 5340 Skylane Blvd., Santa Rosa,...
Mobile Registration Intake Center Open in Livermore
SACRAMENTO – A FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Center serving SCU Lighting Complex wildfire survivors will operate Oct. 8-12 outside of Livermore. The center is part of the ongoing response and recovery mission for FEMA and the State of California...
Registration Deadline Extended for August Wildfire Aid
SACRAMENTO – The deadline for survivors of August wildfires to register with FEMA for individual disaster assistance and apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has been extended to Nov. 21. The...
New Materials and Audio Files for Farmworkers Featuring COVID-19 and Disaster Preparedness
Written materials in Spanish and audio files in Indigenous Languages, Punjabi, Hmong and Spanish now available In the midst of active wildfires and a global pandemic, a collaborative effort between several state agencies and community-based...
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Other Crime and Abuse
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed several bills to enhance protections for survivors of crime and abuse, including measures that establish an amnesty clause protecting survivors and witnesses of sexual assault,...
California Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant for Response Agencies Battling Zogg Fire Burning in Shasta County
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Zogg Fire...
California Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant for Response Agencies Battling Glass Fire Burning in Napa County
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Glass Fire...
Tribal Emergency Management Association (iTEMA) Leads Statewide Effort to Build Tribal Resilience to Disasters
Governor Newsom’s Listos California campaign collaborates with iTEMA to engage Tribal communities Announcement recognizes 53rd Annual California Native American Day + September’s National Disaster Preparedness Month SACRAMENTO, Calif. (September...
Cal OES Deploys Additional Personnel to Oregon in Response to Wildfires
In support of the unprecedented wildfires burning in Oregon, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to deploy emergency management personnel to the Pacific Northwest to assist in the response and recovery...
Listos California Celebrates Disaster Volunteers during September’s National Preparedness Month with Inaugural CERT Week
Listos California, National CERT Association and Cal OES launch new online CERT training to overcome challenge of in-person activities during COVID-19 Sacramento, Calif. (Sep. 21, 2020) - The National CERT Association and Listos California announce...
Butte County Added to Federal Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance
In response to the ongoing North Complex Fire, Butte County has been added to a list of California counties approved for assistance to individuals and households as part of the Major Disaster Declaration, which President Donald J. Trump initially...