News and updates from Cal OES
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Businesses and Residents Affected by Winter Storms
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to California businesses and residents as a result of President Biden’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced. The...
Businesses Impacted by Storms Now Eligible for Emergency Tax Relief
Business owners and taxpayers impacted by California’s winter storms are now eligible for emergency tax relief from late payment interest and penalties. “California is moving with the urgency this moment demands, rapidly bringing support to Californians recovering...
Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Merced County to Assist Californians Impacted by 2023 Winter Storms
In partnership with Merced County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on Wednesday, January 18. The DRC will offer information on available...
Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by Winter Storm 1.17.23
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has the following information on available county shelters and locations related to the current winter storm: There are currently 22 congregate shelters open across 11 counties. The total census is 755....
Cal OES Prepositions Swift Water, Firefighting Personnel Across State as Series of Winter Storms Wind Down
As a series of winter storms wind down this week, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is continuing to preposition swift water rescue resources and firefighting personnel statewide in preparation for potential major flooding and debris...