News and updates from Cal OES
Governor Newsom Reminds Californians to Remain Vigilant, Deploys Even More Resources
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...
Cal OES Prepositions Resources in Los Angeles Area in Advance of Forecasted Fire Weather Conditions
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...
Repopulation of evacuated neighborhoods has begun, aided by new online tools
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...
California Requests FEMA to Activate Federal Debris Removal Program for Destroyed Los Angeles Properties
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 on the...
Replacing Personal Documents After a Natural Disaster
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...