Ready for the summer: Governor Newsom announces lifesaving heat-ranking tool, invests $32 million to help communities combat extreme heat
What you need to know: California is launching CalHeatScore – a groundbreaking tool to help protect vulnerable populations from dangerous heatwaves. The state’s new tool provides localized warnings and resources for extreme heat events. Governor Newsom is also...
Triple-Digit Heat is on the Way, Here’s How to Stay Safe
With temperatures forecasted to reach triple digits for the first time in 2025, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to stay safe from the heat. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories across the state on...
Cooling Centers and Resources
Click here to see the updated list of cooling centers for Summer 2025. As high temperatures impact Californians across the state, many regions will be experiencing triple-digit weather in the coming days. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services...
Cal OES Awards Grants to Local Organizations to Protect Vulnerable Communities from Disasters
Funding will increase disaster preparedness in communities throughout the state Sacramento, CA – As part of California’s nation-leading effort to build resilience among vulnerable populations including individuals with low incomes, disabilities, language barriers,...
Memorial Day Weekend Safety Tips
As Californians across the state experience warmer weather and get ready to visit lakes, rivers and streams during this Memorial Day Weekend, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians about the importance of being...
Disaster Recovery Centers to Remain Open Memorial Day, May 26
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés LOS ANGELES – FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) serving survivors of the Southern California wildfires will remain open on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day, a federal holiday....
Consejos de seguridad para el fin de semana feriado
Si usted decide disfrutar este fin de semana feriado en una alberca, en ríos o lagos de la región, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador (Cal OES) les pide a todos los californianos estar preparados y recordar algunos consejos de seguridad para evitar...
Emotional Recovery Resources Available for Palisades and Eaton Fire Survivors
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés Recovery assistance isn’t limited to physically rebuilding. It also includes help for fire survivors experiencing hopelessness, overwhelming emotions, or stress. As survivors of the Palisades and...
THE PCH IS REOPENING: Governor Newsom, local partners will reopen the iconic roadway ahead of schedule and in time for Memorial Day Weekend
What you need to know: The Pacific Coast Highway, which was closed following the Palisades Fire, will reopen to public travel ahead of schedule this Friday in advance of Memorial Day Holiday. LOS ANGELES – Following through on his commitment to reopen a critical...
Centros de Recuperación por Desastre cerrarán permanentemente el 31 de mayo; los recursos se mudarán a nuevas ubicaciones
LOS ÁNGELES – Los dos Centros de Recuperación por Desastre (DRC, por sus siglas en inglés) para los incendios forestales en Los Ángeles cerrarán permanentemente el sábado 31 de mayo de 2025 a las 4 p.m. y los recursos federales se trasladarán a nuevas ubicaciones....
Disaster Recovery Centers to Permanently Close May 31; Resources Transitioning to New Locations
LOS ANGELES – The two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) for the Los Angeles Wildfires are permanently closing Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 4 p.m. and federal resources will be transitioning to new locations. Current DRC Locations and Hours UCLA Research Park West 10850...
More than 5,000 properties complete in wildfire debris removal effort
PASADENA, CA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), together with FEMA and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), today announced that more than 5,000 properties across the Eaton and Palisades burn areas have been cleared of ash and...
California invests $1.7 billion to improve safety, resiliency of highways – including millions for highways damaged by LA fires
What you need to know: The state is investing almost $1.7 billion for improvements to California’s highway system, including $86.5 million for improvements to infrastructure damaged during the Los Angeles firestorms earlier this year. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin...
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 of being swift-water...
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 removal program, marking...
FEMA Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Available
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés * 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....
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, help to navigate the...
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, including wildfires. As...
Governor Newsom announces launch of new AI tool to supercharge the approval of building permits and speed recovery from Los Angeles Fires
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...Warning: Undefined variable $caweb_first_video in /bitnami/wordpress/wp-content/themes/CAWeb-1.13.0/index.php on line 48
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 Ceremony on the steps...
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 receive support,...
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 application updated to...
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% of the state. This...
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 entire student...
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 private nonprofits and...
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 Palisades fires ignited,...
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 as 30 days – for critical forest and...
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 plans and apply for...
Guía del proceso de recuperación: Centros de permiso disponibles para propietarios afectados por los incendios Eaton y Palisades
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...
Deadline day: Today is the last day to register up for Los Angeles fire debris removal
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...
Last Day to Submit Your Right of Entry (ROE) Form to LA County
*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...
California’s earthquake warning system alerts millions ahead of Monday’s Southern California quake
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,...
Governor Newsom issues order extending protections of Los Angeles area firestorm survivors from predatory real estate speculators
*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...
Which Documents are Required to Complete a Right of Entry Form?
*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...
Three Days Left to Submit Your Right of Entry (ROE) Form to LA County
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....
Governor Newsom announces Pacific Coast Highway will reopen in time for summer as California’s all-in fire response continues ahead of schedule
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...
Disaster Recovery Centers Reduce Hours on April 14
*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....
As LA Fire cleanup advances ahead of schedule, deadline nears for debris removal
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...
Seven Days Left to Submit Your Right of Entry (ROE) Form to LA County
*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...
Assistance is Still Available for Wildfire Survivors After the Registration Deadline
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...
Tree Removal & Preservation After a Fire: Understanding Tree Markings
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...
Two Weeks Left to Submit Your Right of Entry (ROE) Form to LA County
*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....
Last Day Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans
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...
Insured? Don’t miss out on FEMA Assistance. Today’s the last day to apply.
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...
As Storm Moves into Northern California, Cal OES Prepositions Resources in Nevada County
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...
Three Days Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans
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,...
Deadline to Submit Right of Entry Forms Extended to April 15 for Survivors of LA Wildfires
(*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...
Federal government approves California’s request to expand LA fire debris removal program
(*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...