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California secures federal assistance to support response to Mountain Fire
SACRAMENTO – Moving swiftly to support the state’s response to the Mountain Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Mark Weider, Emergency Services Coordinator.
Cal OES colleagues, Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal...
Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, as of November 6, across California Due to Strong Winds Provoking Fire Weather
Critical fire weather, including dry and windy conditions, is expected over the next few days. In anticipation of this elevated fire threat, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to preemptively place firefighting...
Cal OES working proactively to preposition fires resources amid weather conditions
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has been working proactively to preposition dozens of fire engines, dozers, water tenders, helicopters and personnel throughout California amid weather conditions presenting severe fire risk in coastal...
What to do if High Winds are Affecting You
High winds can occur any time of year and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants all Californians to be aware, prepared and stay safe. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Cal OES are monitoring for high winds...