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Learn more below about resources and services that may available to those affected by wildfires in California. For survivors of the 2022 wildfires, please visit the 2022 Wildfire Incidents page to learn about specific help available. 

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  • Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I Am Cal OES Video Series – Guadalupe Martínez, Staff Services Analyst for Fire and Rescue Fleet April 24, 2024
    Over the past several years, the state has experienced unprecedented emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each new challenge head-on. The nearly 2,000 staff at Cal OES have responded to increasingly complex disasters in fresh and […]
  • Understanding Individual Assistance and Public Assistance April 23, 2024
    Following a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) assists California communities that may have access to federal aid resources known as Individual Assistance and Public Assistance provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).   Both types of assistance help California communities rebuild. However, resources are allocated differently […]