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2 mn read 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 Newsom today announced that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated nearly $1.7 billion to help improve and […]

< 1 mn read 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 a major milestone in the recovery effort. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in coordination with federal and local partners, is rapidly advancing wildfire […]

2 mn read 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 available for those who qualify. Rental Assistance is available as an initial temporary two-month grant for homeowners […]

2 mn read *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 recovery process through disaster recovery counseling is available. Fannie Mae’s disaster recovery […]

2 mn read 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 California recognizes Wildfire Preparedness Week May 4-10, it’s a reminder that we’re experiencing more frequent and intense natural […]

5 mn read LOS ANGELES – Leveraging the power of private sector innovation, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence-driven software to aid Los Angeles City and County in accelerating the approval process for rebuilding permits to help communities recover more quickly from the Eaton and Palisades fires. “The current pace of issuing […]

< 1 mn read Heroes come in many forms, including kids! 9-1-1For 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 of the State Capitol.   See photos from the event here: 911 For Kids […]

< 1 mn read 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, replace vital documents, sign up for assistance and more. Multiple DRCs opened on January 14, one week after the LA wildfires began. Since then, […]

< 1 mn read 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 get help without delay. If survivors have not received any funds from their insurance company […]