Wildfire Disaster Resources
Links to information that can help communities prepare for and respond to disasters including major fires.
Office of Emergency Services
Be Prepared: The Office of Emergency Services offers Ten Ways to get prepared for disasters.
California Disaster Assistance Act
The California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) authorizes the Director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to administer a disaster assistance program that provides financial assistance from the state for costs incurred by local governments as a result of a disaster event.
Click here for more information about the CDAA
CSAC Resources
A power point presentation that was given to CSAC from OES to help counties navigate through disasters:
Disaster Assistance Power Point.
California Department of Social Services
Information about Food Aid, Housing Aid, Unemployment Services, and Grant Assistance:
CDSS October Fires Help and Information Page
Federal Government
Quickly access information about federal aid here:
How to return home safely
Returning home after being evacuated for any kind of emergency or disaster requires some forethought. Here are some resources that can help.