California's Governor Gavin Newsom Read more about Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Los Angeles and Riverside Counties Due to Fires

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for Los Angeles and Riverside counties due to the effects of several fires, including the Saddleridge, Eagle, Sandalwood, Reche, and Wolf fires, which have destroyed structures, threatened... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Los Angeles and Riverside Counties Due to Fires

Saddleridge Fire Read more about Governor Secures FMAG to Assist Response Agencies Battling the Saddleridge Fire in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today secured a  Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress  the Saddleridge Fire burning in Los Angeles and Ventura... Read MoreRead more about Governor Secures FMAG to Assist Response Agencies Battling the Saddleridge Fire in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties

Graphic of a Strike Team Read more about Cal OES Fire and Rescue Pre-Position Resources in Anticipation of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)

In the days leading up to the Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) implemented by PG&E, Cal OES Fire and Rescue staff coordinated with local Operational Areas (counties) to preposition fire apparatus and personnel to augment local resources in preparation for the... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Fire and Rescue Pre-Position Resources in Anticipation of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)

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California has not been alone in feeling the intense effects of global climate change. In recent years, wildfires have captured the headlines and the record books across the Western United States, as well as in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2016-17 alone, Chileans saw a... Read MoreRead more about New International Collaborative Focuses on Effective Public Communication During a Crisis

California's Governor Gavin Newsom Read more about Governor Newsom Signs Bills to Enhance Wildfire Mitigation, Preparedness and Response Efforts

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills aimed at improving California’s wildfire prevention, mitigation and response efforts and continuing progress toward our clean energy goals. The 22 bills cover various areas for a comprehensive approach to these... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom Signs Bills to Enhance Wildfire Mitigation, Preparedness and Response Efforts