California’s 2018 fire season has already proven to be aggressive very early on in the year. This past July, California experienced several major wildfires up and down the state, many resulting in State of Emergency Proclamations by the Governor to support local government and federal Fire Management Assistance Grants to help with firefighting costs. Large wildfires in Shasta and Lake Counties destroyed thousands of structures and ultimately resulted in a Major Disaster Declaration by the President of the United States to further provide resources to help fire survivors and communities recover. This page contains resources and information to those affected by wildfires. Survivors are also encouraged to check with their local jurisdiction for additional recovery information that may be available.
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- Shelter Available for Communities Impacted by the Wildfires in Southern California February 16, 2025As Los Angeles recovers from wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the state, federal and local partners to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and vital services. For specific shelter operation details, please contact your local authorities. As of February 16, 2025, the following shelter is open […]
- Progress Continues in Support of Students, Schools February 16, 2025As of February 14, students from eight schools that were damaged or destroyed by the Eaton and Palisades fires have resumed instruction in-person or online. In accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-6-25, the Interagency Schools Task Force worked to support schools and the more than 5,000 displaced students affected by the LA fires. The […]