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< 1 mn readSACRAMENTO – Ahead of a series of severe storms set to impact Kentucky, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of California firefighters to assist in staffing a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Support Team, following FEMA’s request for support. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency due to severe storms forecasted […]

2 mn readLOS 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 participate in the federally funded debris removal program has […]

2 mn readTrees 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 process, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) […]

< 1 mn readLOS 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. The deadline to submit a ROE form has been extended to April 15, 2025. Typically, FEMA’s authority is limited […]

2 mn readLOS 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 for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA disaster loans is tonight at 11:59 P.M. PT, Monday, […]

< 1 mn readMarch 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 settlement falls short of recovery costs, you are strongly encouraged to apply. FEMA assistance can potentially cover […]

< 1 mn readAhead 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 or flooding issues. The National Weather Service has forecasted widespread rain with strong, gusty winds and the potential for […]

2 mn readLOS 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, March 31, is the deadline to apply for both FEMA disaster assistance and SBA low-interest disaster loans. […]

3 mn readOwner 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 Corps of Engineers (USACE) has been extended to April 15, 2025. The federally funded debris removal program consists of structural debris removal […]

2 mn readBuilding on California and the federal administration’s ongoing partnership for a fast-moving “LA fire fix,” the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today approved Governor Gavin Newsom’s request to expand the scope of the wildfire cleanup effort. That approval comes less than 24 hours after the state’s initial request. “Our federal partners continue to deliver for California. […]