SBA Tops $100 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans for California Wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West announced today that SBA has approved more than $114 million in federal disaster loans for California businesses and...
Butte, Ventura Co. DRCs Closing on Sundays; Butte County Changing Hours
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Hours and days of operation at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Chico and Oroville in Butte County will change this weekend. Beginning Sunday, Dec. 9, both DRCs will be closed on Sundays. Hours of operation will be Monday...
Butte County: Right-of-Entry Center Opens Monday for Debris Removal Program
A Right-of-Entry (ROE) Center will open Monday, December 10, for property owners to hand in ROE forms and ask questions about the Debris Removal Program. ROE Center Information: Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday Address: 202 Mira...
Wildfire Debris Removal Operations FAQ for Butte County
Following are the most frequently asked questions specific to the Butte County Debris Removal Program. This operation initially involves removal of hazardous waste followed by removal of the remaining fire-related debris. The entire removal...
Butte County Welcomes Thousands Of Students Back To School
Thousands of students in Butte County returned to school Monday, December 3, after missing the last three weeks due to smoke damage from the Camp Fire. The Butte County Office of Education has scheduled several welcome back rallies to welcome...
Cal OES delivers Haz Mat Engine to San Bernardino FD
Dealing with disasters such as wildfires, mudslides and earthquakes are generally associated with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). However, when it comes to the disastrous effects of flammable or poisonous...
Governor Brown Takes Action to Bolster Wildfire Recovery in Communities Across the State
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued two executive orders to further assist communities recovering from devastating fires – one to help ensure students displaced by this month’s Camp, Woolsey and Hill fires are able to return to school as soon...
Podcast #56: Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea Talks Candidly About the Camp Fire
In this episode (#56) we sit down with the sheriff of Butte County, California, Kory Honea. His county, of course, was ravaged by the Camp Fire which broke out on November 8, 2018. The Town of Paradise, located within his county, was nearly...
Cal OES Pre-Positioning Specialized Fire Mutual Aid Resources and Personnel in Southern California
Editor's Note: This information has been updated to reflect the latest updates regarding potential storm impacts to Southern California. In preparation for a rain event anticipated to impact the area near the Woolsey, Hill, Holy, Cranston,...
HHS Activates Aid for Uninsured Californians in Need of Medications Lost in Wildfires
Uninsured citizens in California’s Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties are eligible for no-cost replacements of critical medications lost or damaged by the current wildfires in those counties. This relief comes from the Emergency Prescription...
State and Federal Agencies Supporting Camp Fire Shelters with Specialized Resources and Health Professionals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As first responders continue to work tirelessly to contain the Camp Fire and protect the communities evacuated, behind the scenes state and federal agencies have deployed specialized medical teams to assist survivors at area...
Cleaning Up Wildfire Ash Safely – CDPH Recommends Ways to Avoid Potential Health Hazards
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today advised residents of recent burn areas to use caution in cleaning up ash from wildfires. The ash from trees burned in forest fires is...
Governor Brown Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, submitted yesterday, to bolster the ongoing emergency response and help residents...
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Acting Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the President and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have granted California’s request, submitted yesterday, for a Presidential Emergency Declaration for direct federal...
All Hands on Deck as California Wildfires Continue to Threaten Communities
From the State Operations Center in Mather today, state officials provided an update on the wildfires situation as well as resource coordination efforts taking place to address current and future needs for wildfire emergencies. With thousands...