SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for California
Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in Three Additional Counties SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Sierra, Trinity and Tuolumne...
Wildfire Survivors Receive Remote FEMA Property Inspections
SACRAMENTO – Before FEMA can issue any monetary awards to help wildfire survivors repair or replace damaged homes, the agency requires a home inspection. Until recently, these property inspections were conducted in-person. Due to COVID-19 and the...
Applying for FEMA Disaster Assistance
SACRAMENTO – If you lost your home or sustained other losses because of wildfires in Lassen or Tulare counties Aug. 14-Sept. 26, 2020, you may be eligible for assistance from FEMA. This applies to survivors of the Sheep Fire and W-5 Cold Springs...
SBA Stands Ready to Assist California Businesses and Residents Affected by Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to California businesses and residents as a result of President Trump’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Jovita Carranza announced. The...
Mobile Registration Intake Center Open in Santa Clara County
SACRAMENTO – FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Center serving SCU Lighting Complex wildfire survivors will open Oct. 17 in Santa Clara County. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 21. It is closed Sunday, Oct. 18. The center is part of the...
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 861,476 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be...
California Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support State’s Response to Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the President has approved California’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the state’s emergency response to wildfires across the state and support impacted residents...
Big Basin Redwoods State Park Begins Recovery After CZU Lightning Fire
Recovery after a wildfire can take many forms and include both man-made and natural resources. Big Basin Redwoods State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains is closed until further notice due to the CZU Lightning Complex Fire in August, but is already...
State Officials Urge Californians to Practice Earthquake Preparedness
MATHER – Today, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Chief Deputy Christina Curry was joined by California State Assemblywoman Luz Rivas, California Geological Survey Geologist Steve Bohlen, and California Seismic Safety...
Lassen and Tulare Counties Added to Federal Disaster Declaration
At the request of Governor Gavin Newsom, two additional counties -- Lassen and Tulare counties -- have been added to those in California approved for federal individual and household assistance. This applies to survivors of the Sheep Fire and W-5...
Top 3 Cal OES News Topics for the Week of October 15th
Here are the top three news events for the week of October 15th. So, take :58 seconds to get up to date. Links SOCOEMERGENCY.ORG/RECOVER WILDFIRERECOVERY.CALOES.CA.GOV PGE.COM/PSPSUPDATES
Funcionarios Estatales Anuncian los Últimos Hechos de COVID-19
SACRAMENTO - El Departamento de Salud Pública de California anunció hoy las estadísticas más recientes sobre COVID-19. California tiene 858,401 casos confirmados hasta la fecha. Es posible que las cifras no representen un cambio real de un día a...
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 858,401 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results...
Wildfire Survivors Can Apply for Federal Aid Even if Insured
SACRAMENTO – If you suffered personal or business losses in the devastating wildfires that broke out in August and you’re waiting for your insurance settlement before you register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, don’t delay any...