Swift Water Safety: Take Precautions to Stay Safe
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...
Debris removal reaches 4,000 properties in Los Angeles wildfire recovery
*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...
FEMA Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Available
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...
Fannie Mae Resources Available for Homeowners and Renters Impacted by the California Wildfires
*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,...
Wildfire Preparedness Week: State Highlights Technology Utilized to Keep Communities Safe
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,...
Governor Newsom announces launch of new AI tool to supercharge the approval of building permits and speed recovery from Los Angeles Fires
LOS ANGELES –...
Youth Honored at 2025 California State 9-1-1 For Kids 9-1-1 Heroes Awards Ceremony
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...
Updates to Disaster Recovery Centers as Recovery Moves Forward
*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...
As Wildfire Survivors Receive Their Insurance Settlements, FEMA Disaster Assistance Can Bridge Financial Gaps
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...
California exceeds 4 million MyShake app downloads, urges Californians to take preparedness steps
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%...
Governor Newsom welcomes students, teachers and parents back as Palisades Charter High School is set to resume in person instruction
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...
Financial Assistance Available for Small Businesses Impacted by Eaton and Palisades Fires Through U.S. Small Business Administration
*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...
100 days after the fires: California and Los Angeles rebuild, recover, and rise together
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...
California launches streamlined online permitting process to fast-track critical wildfire safety projects
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...
Rebuilding Process Guidance: One-Stop Permit Centers Available for Property Owners Impacted by Eaton and Palisades Fires
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...