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4 mn readWhat you need to know: Californians are urged to take precautions now as severe weather sets in throughout the state. SACRAMENTO – With severe weather expected to impact much of California today through Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom and state emergency officials are urging Californians to prepare and take precautions.  Yesterday, the Governor directed the California Governor’s Office […]

2 mn readThe National Weather Service forecasts a moderate to strong winter storm will likely bring periods of strong winds, along with moderate to heavy rain and mountain snow, to Southern California, Wednesday into Thursday. Travel may be delayed or hazardous due to the rain, mountain snow and gusty winds. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services […]

2 mn readAs storms roll in across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reminding people about the dangers of mudslides and debris flows, especially in burn scar areas.  The National Weather Service is forecasting significant rain across Southern California through the end of the week. Communities in flash-flood prone areas and […]

2 mn readAnother round of winter weather is forecasted to make its way across California with the potential for heavy rain that could increase the risk of flooding and debris and mud flows. Actively working to keep communities safe, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources to respond to any […]

2 mn readWhat you need to know: Governor Newsom is directing a whole-of-government effort to prepare for more storms that are anticipated to impact much of the state. SACRAMENTO –  As a series of storms is set to move across California this week, Governor Gavin Newsom has directed the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to coordinate […]

7 mn read(Please scroll below for Spanish translation // Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción en Español.) FEMA and the State of California are providing disaster assistance to people with disabilities and access and functional needs that were affected by the Los Angeles County wildfires. In 2024, FEMA announced updates to disaster assistance for individuals who […]

3 mn read(Please scroll below for Spanish translation // Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción en Español.) LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from the January wildfires have a few weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA has extended the application deadline […]

< 1 mn readLOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from the January wildfires have a few weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA has extended the application deadline to Monday, March 31, 2025. FEMA assistance for individuals affected by the wildfire can cover rental […]

2 mn readFollowing the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, California secured a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, which made federal aid available to help individuals and communities rebuild. Provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Individual Assistance and Public Assistance play a crucial role in providing support to those who need help. What is Individual Assistance? Individual Assistance […]

2 mn readLOS ANGELES – As survivors return to their property, it is important survivors continue to update their FEMA application as they learn about the status of their property. If you initially indicated to FEMA that your home was inaccessible or that the damage was unknown, you will need to update your application when you learn […]