SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Small nonfarm businesses in Monterey, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset...
A lightning strike, an unattended campfire, or an improperly disposed cigarette are just a few of the ways a major wildfire can begin. Last year, California experienced one of the worst wildfire seasons in modern history, with more than 9,000 fires...
Is your family prepared to react to a wildfire? Beginning Saturday, is your annual opportunity to put your plan together for your family and your community in advance of wildfire season. As part of National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day,...
As the state gears up for the 2021 wildfire season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues its mission to support local fire agencies by assigning them fire resources to respond to emergencies and disasters....
SACRAMENTO -- In another important milestone in helping Californians rebuild and recover, the state announced today that it has cleared eligible debris from more than 70 percent of eligible properties throughout California affected by last year's...