State of Emergency Declared Read more about Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Siskiyou County as State Secures Federal Assistance to Support Mill Fire Response

Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Siskiyou County as State Secures Federal Assistance to Support Mill Fire Response

by | Sep 2, 2022 | All, Governor Press Releases

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for Siskiyou County to support the response to the rapidly-spreading Mill Fire, which has burned more than 900 acres since it began today amid dangerous fire weather. The Governor also announced... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Siskiyou County as State Secures Federal Assistance to Support Mill Fire Response

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Governor Newsom Statement on Cal OES Director Ghilarducci’s Upcoming Retirement

by | Sep 2, 2022 | All

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the upcoming retirement of Mark Ghilarducci, Director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Director Ghilarducci has served in this role since 2012 and will retire at the end of the year. “For... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom Statement on Cal OES Director Ghilarducci’s Upcoming Retirement

"Prepositioned Fire Personnel and Equpment" with an image of wildland firefighters walking in the background. Read more about Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel in 12 Counties Due to Concerns of Extreme Fire Conditions, Scorching Heat

Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel in 12 Counties Due to Concerns of Extreme Fire Conditions, Scorching Heat

by | Sep 2, 2022 | All

With the holiday weekend approaching and extreme fire conditions expected to increase with the rise of scorching temperatures, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources to include fire... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel in 12 Counties Due to Concerns of Extreme Fire Conditions, Scorching Heat

"Prepositioned Fire Personnel and Equpment" with an image of wildland firefighters walking in the background. Read more about Cal OES Significantly Expands Prepositioning of Firefighting Resources, Personnel as Extreme Heat, Critical Fire Weather Threatens Statewide

Cal OES Significantly Expands Prepositioning of Firefighting Resources, Personnel as Extreme Heat, Critical Fire Weather Threatens Statewide

by | Sep 1, 2022 | All

As near record heat and dangerous fire conditions threaten communities statewide, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources to include fire engines, water tenders, hand crews, dozers,... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Significantly Expands Prepositioning of Firefighting Resources, Personnel as Extreme Heat, Critical Fire Weather Threatens Statewide