Federal Assistance: Help After a Disaster FEMA — Individual Assistance Can Help You Recover
PDF VERSION ENGLISH PDF EN ESPAÑOL Insurance: If you have insurance, you do not have to fille an insurance claim before applying for FEMA assistance. You are encouraged to contact your insurance company as soon as possible to start your insurance...
Understanding Individual Assistance and Public Assistance
Understanding Individual Assistance and Public Assistance The Federal Emergency Management Agency may provide two types of assistance, following natural disasters with a presidential disaster declaration: Individual Assistance and Public...
State Officials Provide Update on Devastating California Wildfires
California state officials held their daily press briefing on the devastating wildfires. The key facts presented during the press conference are listed below the video. Click on video below to play. [embedyt]...
Travel Safety Tips When Evacuating for a Disaster
The unpredictably of living in a disaster-prone state such as California reinforces the importance of ensuring that residents are always prepared. Whether it’s an earthquake, flood or wildfire, it is paramount to have a plan and be ready. During...
Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Nevada and Orange Counties Due to Fires
Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration Due to Northern California Fires SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Nevada and Orange counties due to the effects of multiple...
Do You Have a Pup-aredness Plan?
You may be ready for the next emergency, but did you remember to prep your pet? We usually make emergency preparedness plans for ourselves and our family, but we often times overlook our other important family members…our pets. Preparing your pet...
Staying Safe Starts With You
As Las Vegas recovers from the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history, where nearly 60 people died and more than 500 were wounded when a shooter opened fire from a hotel room onto unsuspecting concertgoers at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, the...
6 Things You Can Do To Prevent Identity Theft
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is designed to educate and to raise awareness about the importance of...
Don’t Wait Until The Big One To Be Earthquake Prepared
Living in California, there are constant reminders about the threat of earthquakes. On average, Southern California has about 10,000 earthquakes each year. Prioritizing earthquake preparedness is a must for all Californians. With various regions of...
Podcast #35: Captain Pace Stokes Takes the Helm on the Ghost Ship Fire
Captain Pace Stokes, Alameda County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, sat down with Shawn Boyd at the Alameda County Emergency Operations Center in Dublin, California. Their recording session took place on day-1 of Urban Shield....
Inside Look: What Happens When First Responders Need Your Help?
Go behind the scenes and see how everyday citizens are training to be prepared when disasters strike. Learn what it takes to become a member of CERT – Community Emergency Response Teams.
Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Madera, Mariposa and Tulare Counties Due to Fires
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Madera, Mariposa and Tulare counties due to the effects of the Railroad, Pier, Mission and Peak fires…
Cal OES Director Secures Funds to Assist Response Agencies Battling Mission Fire in Madera County
Cal OES secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Mission burning in Madera.
Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Los Angeles County Due to La Tuna Fire
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Los Angeles County due to the effects of the La Tuna Fire.