The Omicron variant has now been detected in the United States, including California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to ensure that all Californians are aware of ways to stay safe as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The variant... Read MoreRead more about As Omicron Variant Spreads, Cal OES Reminds Californians How to Stay Safe
The Dixie Fire sparked on July 14, 2021 and quickly spread. Within weeks it had engulfed thousands of acres. At first, the fire was heading away from the town of Greenville, a small northern California community home to less than 1,000. Winds quickly shifted, pushing... Read MoreRead more about Recovery Continues in Greenville Following Devastating Dixie Fire
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and Trinity County to include the River Complex Fire as part of the major disaster declaration for the 2021 wildfires (DR-4610).... Read MoreRead more about Assistance Available for Eligible River Complex Fire Survivors in Trinity County
Thanksgiving is a time when many Californians will gather with loved ones. It’s also a time when it’s easy to get distracted while making that amazing Thanksgiving meal. Distractions can potentially lead to a fire in the kitchen or other parts of the house. Don’t let... Read MoreRead more about Protect Your Home and Your Turkey! Be Fire Ready on Thanksgiving
Beginning in November 2021, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) mobilized resources at the direction of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for emergency Phase 1 cleanup operations to remove Household Hazardous... Read MoreRead more about 2021 Wildfire Cleanup Coordination Begins in Siskiyou, Trinity and Tulare Counties