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3 mn readWhat you need to know: California is launching the CalAssist Mortgage Fund on June 12, 2025, to provide $105 million in grants offering up to $20,000 to homeowners whose homes were destroyed in recent disasters, including the Los Angeles firestorms. LOS ANGELES — California is launching the CalAssist Mortgage Fund on June 12, 2025, to provide grants […]

< 1 mn readLOS ANGELES – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Small Business Administration (SBA) have transitioned in person resources for wildfire survivors to county and city run facilities. Survivors may access assistance at the following locations:   One Stop Rebuilding Center – LA City 1828 Sawtelle Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025 Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – […]

5 mn readWhat 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 announcing $32.4 million in funding to help 47 California communities protect people from dangerous heat events. SACRAMENTO […]

2 mn readWith 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 Friday and Saturday, extending through Sunday in parts of the Central Valley. An […]

< 1 mn readAs 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 encourages residents to visit their county’s community services pages for resources, including heat safety information and places to stay cool. For Extreme Heat safety tips and resources, visit the […]

2 mn readFunding 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, older adults, and those residing in high-risk disaster areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), today announced grant awards […]

3 mn readAs Californians across the state experience warmer weather and get ready to visit lakes, rivers and streams during this memorial weekend, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians about the importance of being swift-water safe.  SAFETY TIPS FOR BOATING AND WATER SEASON: Conduct a Vessel Check: Make sure you have […]

2 mn read*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. At the centers, representatives can explain available assistance programs and help you […]

4 mn readSi 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 que la fiesta se convierta en tragedia. CONSEJOS GENERALES PARA […]