FEMA is hiring temporary workers to help with Eaton and Palisades fire recovery
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it would hire 26 workers to help in the Altadena and Palisades fire zones.
FEMA's emergency food and shelter program paused, impacting Northern California organizations
A combined $115,000 between Yuba and Sutter counties is on a freeze, creating problems for roughly 15 organizations that ...
California lawmakers discuss faulty emergency alert systems after Southern California wildfires
We can see just how a disruption or a delay in notifications can literally lead to death for some,” one lawmaker says.
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Does California Need a Statewide Emergency Alert System?
After incorrect emergency alerts caused confusion and "information fatigue" during the Los Angeles wildfires in January, a ...
FEMA extends deadline for Los Angeles wildfire victims to apply for federal aid
Assistance from FEMA can help individuals with rental assistance, temporary housing, home repairs, personal property losses ...
Powerful storm prompts evacuations in California, threatens outbreak of tornadoes and wildfires across US this week
A powerful storm is dropping drenching rain on flood-prone Southern California and heavy snow on the state’s mountains. It’s ...
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The California wildfires remind us to consider people with disabilities in emergency preparedness
Even during ordinary times, a lack of inclusive transportation can mean missing essential health appointments; during an ...