In an effort and desire to have more frequent communications with the Town of Paradise, and to regularly inform the community on the plans and progress of the Camp Fire recovery efforts, agency leaders gave an update at the Paradise Alliance Church the evening of... Read MoreRead more about Town of Paradise Gets Its First Recovery Report Card
During Labor Day weekend of 2011, three separate fires merged into one to form the Bastrop County Complex Fire approximately 35 miles east of Austin, TX. Over the course of five long weeks, it consumed over 34,000 acres, destroyed almost 1,700 homes and 28 businesses,... Read MoreRead more about Paradise Town Leaders Hear Lessons Learned From the Worst Wildfire in Texas History
Cal OES and 12 assignee local government fire departments are parties to a contractual agreement permitting the use of the Cal OES Type II HazMat Response Vehicles for local emergency response, out-of-service HazMat vehicles, training, exercises, and other needs. In... Read MoreRead more about Podcast #45: Filling the HazMat Response Capability Gaps in California
Former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino sat down for a Skype interview with Cal OES to talk about the recent solar eclipse, what it’s like being in space and the importance of always being prepared. You can view our full interview with Massimino on our Cal OES... Read MoreRead more about VIDEO: Full Cal OES Interview With Former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino
Large arenas and stadiums pose many security challenges. This “Inside Look” edition examines what you can do to help authorities, and each other, stay safe. Links Cal OES Law Enforcement Cal OES Large Stadium... Read MoreRead more about Security at Large Arenas and Stadiums