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For those looking to make monetary donations to those affected by the 2022 wildfires, the California’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has partnered with Philanthropy California to maintain a vetted list of relief funds where you can safely donate cash. This... Read MoreRead more about How to Help Survivors of the Mill Fire in Siskiyou County

"Prepositioned Fire Personnel and Equpment" with an image of wildland firefighters walking in the background. Read more about As Extreme Heat and Fire Conditions Persist, Cal OES prepositions firefighting resources, personnel in 20 Counties Statewide

In one of the largest prepositioning events in state history, 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 and dispatchers in 20... Read MoreRead more about As Extreme Heat and Fire Conditions Persist, Cal OES prepositions firefighting resources, personnel in 20 Counties Statewide

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

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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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

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