News and updates from Cal OES
Moving Swiftly to Remove Debris from Properties Impacted by 2021 Wildfires, State Launches Dashboard to Track Progress
Today, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announces the launch of the 2021 Debris Removal Dashboard to track the state’s efforts to remove structural wildfire debris from properties impacted by the 2021 wildfires. So far, nearly 800...
California Secures Assistance for Businesses Impacted by Southern California Oil Spill
SACRAMENTO – Working to support the business community impacted by the oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach earlier this month, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved federal disaster assistance for...
Wildfire Debris Removal Begins in Plumas County
With most properties in Plumas County cleared of household hazardous waste, today the state is starting wildfire debris removal as part of California’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program. The program, administered by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency...
Emergency Food Benefits Available for Eligible Wildfire Survivors
If you live or work in an area impacted by 2021 wildfires, you may be eligible for Disaster CalFresh emergency food benefits from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). Disaster CalFresh helps with the food needs of people after a flood, fire,...
80% of Participating Properties in 2020 Wildfire Debris Removal Can Begin Permitting Process for Reconstruction
3,600+ properties returned after completing entire debris removal process Even as debris removal on this year’s fires is underway, more than 80 percent of properties participating in the state’s debris removal program can now begin reconstruction. Administered by the...