Direct Housing Program Continues to Help North Complex Fire Survivors
In the weeks following the devastating wildfires that swept through California in 2020, FEMA approved a Direct Housing Program for
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Butte County
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Support Communities Recovering from Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order to further assist communities across the state recovering from devastating wildfires
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Hazard Tree Removal Underway in Butte County
Two years after the devastating Camp Fire, Butte County pushes forward with its recovery efforts! Here’s a look at the
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Tree cutters clear the way for Camp Fire recovery
BUTTE COUNTY – Survivors of the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history moved a step closer to recovery
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Wildfire Survivors Must Apply To Extend Time For FEMA Rental Assistance
SACRAMENTO – Wildfire survivors who received an initial rental assistance award may be eligible for an extension of that after two
Read moreCal OES Coordinates Watershed Protection Measures in Burn Scarred Areas of California
Large swaths of Butte County burned in this year’s North Complex fire. The town of Berry Creek suffered a lot
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FOOD BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR ADDITIONAL WILDFIRE VICTIMS
Help Now Offered for Those Who Live or Work in Butte, Napa, and Sonoma Counties SACRAMENTO – The California Department
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits filing deadline extended for those impacted by widespread California fires
SACRAMENTO – Californians impacted by wildfires that started in August, in several California counties, now have an extended deadline of
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Butte County Added to Federal Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance
In response to the ongoing North Complex Fire, Butte County has been added to a list of California counties approved
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Butte, Plumas, Yuba counties added to Major Disaster Declaration due to wildfires
Three additional counties – Butte, Plumas and Yuba counties – have been designated to receive federal assistance from Federal Emergency
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California Secures Two FMAGs to Assist Agencies Battling Slater Fire in Siskiyou County, Bear Fire in Butte, Plumas, Yuba Counties
Overnight, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) secured two Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) from the Federal
Read moreTree Removal Starts New Phase of Camp Fire Recovery
Camp Fire recovery efforts from California’s deadliest wildfire are entering a new phase, which includes the removal of hundreds of
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Grass Roots Radio Solves Rural NorCal Community’s Disaster Communication Quandary, “Live Prepared Not Scared”
Residents living in one rural Northern California community were tired of feeling helpless during recent wildfires and public safety power
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Paradise Opens Full-Service Resource Center to Assist Camp Fire Survivors
The Town of Paradise has opened the doors of its Building Resiliency Center (BRC) to address the needs of residents
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Governor Newsom Visits Paradise Area Students & Teachers as They Head Back to School
PARADISE – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom visited students in Paradise Ridge Elementary School as they begin their first full week
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Town of Paradise Gets Its First Recovery Report Card
In an effort and desire to have more frequent communications with the Town of Paradise, and to regularly inform the
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Camp Fire Debris Cleanup Running Ahead of Schedule
In a significant milestone in the recovery and rebuilding of the Town of Paradise and Butte County following last year’s
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State Agencies, Debris Removal Contractors Partner to Reinforce Safety
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), CalRecycle, California Highway Patrol (CHP) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
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Help Available for Survivors of California 2018 Fire Disasters
SACRAMENTO – A newly launched assistance program offers help for people who need resources to recover from the wildfire disasters
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The Cal OES Debris Removal Operation Center (DROC) Provides Tentative Start Dates, Schedule for Debris Removal
Cal OES and CalRecycle, in coordination with local partners, will now provide tentative start dates and a tentative schedule as
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Paradise Town Leaders Hear Lessons Learned From the Worst Wildfire in Texas History
During Labor Day weekend of 2011, three separate fires merged into one to form the Bastrop County Complex Fire approximately
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One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded California
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Paradise’s Water System after the Camp Fire – Community Meeting & Update
An update of Paradise’s water system and the next steps towards recovery. The Paradise Irrigation District (PID), supported by the
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Wildfire Recovery Update – June 24, 2019
The State’s Consolidated Debris Removal Operations continue progressing across fire impacted areas in Northern and Southern California. To date, 5,396
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SBA Tops $400 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans
*Comunicado de prensa en español incluido SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster
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El Centro de Recuperación por Desastre de Chico pasará a ser un Centro de Préstamos por Desastre de SBA; el Centro de Recuperación por Desastre de Paradise se cerrará
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Los Centros de Recuperación por Desastre (DRC, por sus siglas en inglés) que actualmente operan el Estado
Read moreQuick Look: Camp Fire Family Of 8 Grateful For FEMA Housing
When Adam and Alexandria Robbins had to flee their Butte County home due to the Camp Fire, little did they
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SBA Tops $350 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West announced today that
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Abre Centro de RecuperaciĂłn por Desastre en Paradise
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – El tercer Centro de Recuperación por Desastre (DRC, por sus siglas en inglés) en el condado de
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There is Still Time
January 31, 2019 is an important deadline for survivors of the Camp and Woolsey Fires. As Phase 1 (Household Hazardous Waste
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What is HAZWOPER Training?
The Camp Fire in Butte County destroyed or damaged over 14,700 parcels containing structures. Â These structures are on mostly private
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State & Federal Support For November Wildfire Survivors Continues To Reach Milestones
Recovery efforts to help the affected communities and survivors affected by the November wildfires in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura
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With Deadline Approaching, Wildfire Survivors Are Urged To Sign Right Of Entry Form
Survivors who had property damaged or destroyed in the Camp Fire in Butte County have until Jan. 31 to opt
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Nearly $350 Million in Federal Grants and Loans for Wildfire Survivors
Over the two months since wildfires in two disparate regions of the state grew into deadly disasters of historic proportions,
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After Applying for FEMA Assistance, it’s Important to Keep in Touch
Immediately after a disaster, keeping in touch with family is important. It’s also important to keep in touch with the
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SBA Tops $100 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans for California Wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West announced today that
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Butte, Ventura Co. DRCs Closing on Sundays; Butte County Changing Hours
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Hours and days of operation at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Chico and Oroville in Butte County
Read moreButte County Welcomes Thousands Of Students Back To School
Thousands of students in Butte County returned to school Monday, December 3, after missing the last three weeks due to
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Podcast Episode 56: Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea Talks Candidly About the Camp Fire
In this episode (#56) we sit down with the sheriff of Butte County, California, Kory Honea. His county, of course,
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State and Federal Agencies Supporting Camp Fire Shelters with Specialized Resources and Health Professionals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As first responders continue to work tirelessly to contain the Camp Fire and protect the communities evacuated,
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Governor Brown Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster
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California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Acting Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the President and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have granted California’s request, submitted yesterday, for a
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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Butte County Due to Ponderosa Fire
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Butte County due to the effects of the Ponderosa Fire, which has burned thousands of acres, damaged critical infrastructure, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of residents.
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