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California Wildfires Create New Danger: Hazardous Debris
Statewide wildfires that scarred communities across Northern and Southern California now pose a new threat. As changing weather patterns and tireless work of more than 11,000 firefighters boost containment lines, communities devastated by the fires face potential...
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 claim process. When...
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 Assistance. Individual...
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] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc35iwB1l-o[/embedyt] If...
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 these events,...