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California secures federal assistance to support response to Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County

by | Jan 7, 2025 | All

PACIFIC PALISADES – While on the ground in Pacific Palisades, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that California has secured a commitment for additional resources approved by the federal government to assist in battling the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County.... Read MoreRead more about California secures federal assistance to support response to Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County

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Cal OES Prepositions Resources in Southern California in Advance of Forecasted Fire Weather Conditions – UPDATED 1/6/25 5:00 PM

by | Jan 6, 2025 | All

Acting quickly to protect Californians, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is prepositioning resources in advance of forecast fire weather conditions in several Southern California counties.   A wind advisory indicating extreme fire conditions is... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Prepositions Resources in Southern California in Advance of Forecasted Fire Weather Conditions – UPDATED 1/6/25 5:00 PM

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Year in review: Cal OES administers over half a billion dollars in critical grant funding to support victims of crime and enhance the state’s security

by | Jan 6, 2025 | All

Improving and enhancing local agencies’​ capabilities through grant funding is one of the most important missions of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Cal OES is investing in homeland security, emergency preparedness and community... Read MoreRead more about Year in review: Cal OES administers over half a billion dollars in critical grant funding to support victims of crime and enhance the state’s security

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1,774 critical resources prepositioned ahead of 204 fire and severe weather events: 2024 California year in review

by | Jan 4, 2025 | All

When resources like fire engines or swift water search and rescue teams are strategically placed before an incident, it allows local fire departments and firefighters to respond more rapidly when time is critical. In the emergency management world, that’s called... Read MoreRead more about 1,774 critical resources prepositioned ahead of 204 fire and severe weather events: 2024 California year in review

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Disaster areas are prime hunting grounds for scammers, Cal OES encourages residents to be alert

by | Jan 2, 2025 | All

Disasters can cause stress and leave survivors in vulnerable conditions. Unfortunately, this can become a prime opportunity for scammers to attack. After a disaster, con artists, or other criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or... Read MoreRead more about Disaster areas are prime hunting grounds for scammers, Cal OES encourages residents to be alert