On behalf of Governor Gavin Newsom and all Californians, we offer support to our colleagues along the North Coast who were impacted by today’s 6.2 magnitude earthquake. Cal OES along with state agencies including Caltrans, CHP, the California Health and Human Services Agency and CalFire have been working closely with local first responders and emergency managers evaluating damages to roads, bridges, medical facilities and other infrastructure and coordinating on impacts to the communities. Read more about Statement from Governor’s Office of Emergency Services on Petrolia Earthquake

Statement from Governor’s Office of Emergency Services on Petrolia Earthquake

by | Dec 20, 2021 | Cal OES Press Releases

SACRAMENTO – Mark Ghilarducci, Director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), issued the following statement on the large earthquake west of Petrolia in Humboldt County and felt throughout the region: On behalf of Governor Gavin Newsom... Read MoreRead more about Statement from Governor’s Office of Emergency Services on Petrolia Earthquake

Read more about Governor’s Appointment of Donald O’Keefe as the New Chief of Law Enforcement at Cal OES

Governor’s Appointment of Donald O’Keefe as the New Chief of Law Enforcement at Cal OES

by | Dec 16, 2021 | All, Cal OES Press Releases, Marked as Featured

Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Donald O’Keefe as the new Chief of Law Enforcement at Cal OES, building on a distinguished career in law enforcement at both the local and federal level. In 2012, O’Keefe was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as the... Read MoreRead more about Governor’s Appointment of Donald O’Keefe as the New Chief of Law Enforcement at Cal OES

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Structural Debris from Tamarack Fire Cleared in Alpine County

by | Dec 1, 2021 | Cal OES Press Releases

The remnants of the Tamarack Fire have been cleared from structures in Turtle Rock Park and on four other Alpine County properties participating in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal... Read MoreRead more about Structural Debris from Tamarack Fire Cleared in Alpine County

Read more about A Third of Properties in 2021 State Debris Removal Program Cleared

A Third of Properties in 2021 State Debris Removal Program Cleared

by | Nov 30, 2021 | Cal OES Press Releases

SACRAMENTO – As the November 30 deadline approaches for wildfire survivors to enroll in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program, state contractors continue to remove eligible debris from properties whose owners have already enrolled in the program. To... Read MoreRead more about A Third of Properties in 2021 State Debris Removal Program Cleared

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Cal OES Reminds Wildfire Survivors to Sign Up for Free Debris Removal Program

by | Nov 12, 2021 | Cal OES Press Releases

More than 1,300 properties statewide are participating in California’s Consolidated Debris Removal. Deadline extended to November 30 to ensure eligible Californians can participate SACRAMENTO – As California wildfire survivors begin the process of recovering,... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Reminds Wildfire Survivors to Sign Up for Free Debris Removal Program