FEMA Hiring Local Residents to Support Wildfires Recovery
FEMA Hiring Local Residents to Support Wildfires Recovery LOS ANGELES – FEMA has launched a hiring process to continue its support of California’s recovery from the Eaton and Palisades wildfires in Los Angeles County. California residents who are interested in a temporary position with FEMA and a variety of emergency management functions can apply through USAJobs.gov. Applicants will be called for interviews, and those hired will join a recovery team already in place, composed of local and federal workers, voluntary agencies, and community organizations. The following departments have positions available in Los Angeles County: Acquisitions, Civil Rights, External Affairs, Disaster Field
Debris Removal Right of Entry Forms Available for Los Angeles County Residents Impacted by Wildfires
Debris Removal Right of Entry Forms Available for Los Angeles County Residents Impacted by Wildfires LOS ANGELES – Debris cleanup for the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles County started this week. FEMA assigned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps of Engineers) to survey, remove, and dispose of debris from properties burned by the wildfires. As part of this effort, Los Angeles County established a Debris Removal website for fire-impacted residents to obtain information and resources regarding debris clearance. Although most hazardous materials will be removed from private property by the EPA in Phase 1, full
Food 4 Less/Foods Co. and Ralphs Team Up with County of Los Angeles, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Small Business Administration to Support Communities & Businesses Impacted by Wildfires
Food 4 Less/Foods Co. and Ralphs Team Up with County of Los Angeles, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Small Business Administration to Support Communities & Businesses Impacted by Wildfires Los Angeles, CA – Food 4 Less/Foods Co. and Ralphs Grocery Company are continuing their support for local communities impacted by wildfires through a new partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and County of Los Angeles. The partnership was developed to provide critical recovery resources for businesses, employees, and residents impacted by the recent wildfires. Resource stations will be set up at Ralphs and
Returning Home after the LA County Wildfires
Returning Home after the LA County Wildfires LOS ANGELES – As more Eaton Canyon and Pacific Palisades neighborhoods impacted by Los Angeles County wildfires open to residents, city and county officials caution that these areas are still dangerous, due to considerable risks remaining from waste, unstable burned buildings, and utility crews using heavy equipment. Everyone is eager to go home, clean up the burn site and start rebuilding. You may be worried about what you will find when you get back -- but don’t rush in. If you find your home has damage, be careful. Improper handling and disposal of ash and materials
Clean and Sanitize Assistance Available for Los Angeles County Residents Impacted by the Wildfires
Clean and Sanitize Assistance Available for Los Angeles County Residents Impacted by the Wildfires LOS ANGELES – If your home was damaged by the Los Angeles County Wildfires but you can live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 in one-time financial assistance to help with cleanup. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters and is in addition to other FEMA grants you may be eligible for. You may qualify for FEMA assistance if you meet the following criteria: Your pre-disaster primary home must be in Los Angeles County. Based on a FEMA inspection, your
View high resolution imagery of areas impacted by the California wildfires
California Fire Imagery About The imagery from January 8th-10th was downloaded from Maxar's Open Data Program. The following command will list the available directories containing pre and post event imagery on Amazon S3. aws s3 --no-sign-request ls s3://maxar-opendata/events/WildFires-LosAngeles-Jan-2025/ard/11/ The approximate ground sample distance (GSD) for each pixel is 30 cm / zoom level 19. The data provided on this site is for informational and planning purposes only. Absolutely no accuracy or completeness guarantee is implied or intended. NAIP imagery provided by USDA Farm Service Agency. Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2019-2023. Maxar Open Data licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Non
Five Things to Know About FEMA, Federal and Nonprofit Support to the California Wildfires Response
Five Things to Know About FEMA, Federal and Nonprofit Support to the California Wildfires Response WASHINGTON -- As state, local and federal responders continue efforts to save lives, homes and public property in the areas affected by the wildfires, residents should remain vigilant as conditions are still dangerous and severely degraded air quality in Los Angeles county poses a threat to residents. Follow instructions from local officials and evacuate immediately if told to do so. Los Angeles County Residents Can Apply for FEMA Assistance FEMA understands that you may not have all of your personal documents with you or that they
FEMA Assistance is Available for Individuals Affected by the Wildfires in California
FEMA Assistance is Available for Individuals Affected by the Wildfires in California WASHINGTON -- As multiple, devastating fires continue to threaten Southern California, FEMA and federal partners are leaning in to support the state-led response. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will be on the ground today to assess damage, speak to survivors and meet with community officials. On Wednesday, President Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration to supplement recovery efforts. Los Angeles County residents who have disaster-related needs due to the fires may be eligible for financial assistance. Damage assessments are continuing, and more counties and additional forms of assistance may be designated after
Biden-Harris Administration Leaders to Join Hawaii Officials and Survivors One Year Following the Devastating Wildfires on Maui
Biden-Harris Administration Leaders to Join Hawaii Officials and Survivors One Year Following the Devastating Wildfires on Maui WASHINGTON -- One year after the devastating wildfires that impacted the people of Maui, White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood Randall -- representing President Biden -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore Merrell will join county and state officials in Maui to commemorate the anniversary in support of the community. As President Biden made clear last year, the Biden-Harris Administration will continue to do everything in its power to help Maui recover and rebuild the way the people
FEMA Approves Assistance for the Line Fire in California and Three Other Active Wildfires in Western States, Urges People to Stay Safe and Listen to Local Officials
FEMA Approves Assistance for the Line Fire in California and Three Other Active Wildfires in Western States, Urges People to Stay Safe and Listen to Local Officials WASHINGTON – The Line Fire in Southern California has spread to more than 20,000 acres, forced the evacuation of thousands of homes in San Bernardino County and is threatening more than 36,000 structures. FEMA is urging residents and visitors to listen to instructions from local officials and to evacuate immediately if told to do so. The FEMA approved funds will help states mitigate, manage and control active wildfires in California, including the Line