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Updates to Disaster Recovery Centers as Recovery Moves Forward

< 1 mn readFollowing 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, […]

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As Wildfire Survivors Receive Their Insurance Settlements, FEMA Disaster Assistance Can Bridge Financial Gaps

< 1 mn readSurvivors 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 […]

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California exceeds 4 million MyShake app downloads, urges Californians to take preparedness steps

2 mn readSACRAMENTO – 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 achievement is a significant step in expanding access to California’s life-saving earthquake technology and […]

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Governor Newsom welcomes students, teachers and parents back as Palisades Charter High School is set to resume in person instruction

< 1 mn readLOS 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 population of more than 2,400 students at a single campus. […]

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Financial Assistance Available for Small Businesses Impacted by Eaton and Palisades Fires Through U.S. Small Business Administration

2 mn read*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 small agricultural collectives in the declared disaster areas, which have suffered substantial economic injury, […]

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100 days after the fires: California and Los Angeles rebuild, recover, and rise together

4 mn readWhat 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 mourns the loss of those who died, the communities that were forever […]

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California launches streamlined online permitting process to fast-track critical wildfire safety projects

3 mn readSACRAMENTO – A new online streamlining request process cuts bureaucratic red tape and now makes it faster to get state approval to implement forest and vegetation management projects, which are critical to reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires. This new process will shorten project approvals to as little as 30 days – saving a year or more […]

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Rebuilding Process Guidance: One-Stop Permit Centers Available for Property Owners Impacted by Eaton and Palisades Fires

2 mn readAs 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 permits. To begin the permitting process online, property owners can […]

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