
Cal OES Helps Karuk Tribe in Receiving $3 Million Federal Grant to Increase Wildfire Resiliency
Funding will be used to protect people and property on Tribal lands SACRAMENTO – Taking aim to reduce wildfire risks on Tribal lands in the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has announced a $3 million grant to...

El Gobernador Gavin Newsom presenta la propuesta actualizada del presupuesto, enfatizando el manejo de emergencias.
Los desastres que enfrenta California se han vuelto más frecuentes, complicados y, a menudo, involucran a numerosos condados y regiones en todo el estado, por ello la actualización de la propuesta de presupuesto del Gobernador Gavin Newsom destaca...

Governor Newsom Releases May Budget Revision with Emphasis on Emergency Management
At a time when disasters facing California have become more frequent, complicated, and often involve numerous counties and regions across the state, Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Budget Revision continues the state’s efforts to prioritize investments...

California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Coastal Fire in Orange County
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) yesterday from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Coastal...

CPF Podcast: Cal OES Director Ghilarducci the Force Behind Creation of Urban Search and Rescue in California, Nation
As California heads into another wildfire season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci recently spent time with California Professional Firefighters President Brian Rice on the CPF podcast –...

PODCAST #95: Massive Wildfire Recovery Operation in Greenville, California, is Nearing the Finish Line
This episode (#95) takes us to Greenville, California, where efforts to recover from the Dixie and Beckwourth Complex fires are accelerating as the finish lines comes into view. We talk with Cole Glenwright, Cal OES Recovery Operations...

California Continues to Send Life-Saving Support to Ukraine
California National Guard has facilitated the shipment of protective gear and medical supplies, with more planned in the coming weeks Governor’s Office of Emergency Services has shipped five 50-bed field medical stations, with more in transit...

Mes nacional de concientización sobre incendios forestales
En California, el estar preparado para una emergencia se ha convertido en una necesidad prácticamente los 365 días del año y tras haber experimentado durante los últimos 5 años un creciente número de emergencias y desastres, la Oficina de Servicios...

Governor Newsom Proclaims Wildfire Preparedness Week
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 1-7, 2022, as “Wildfire Preparedness Week” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation can be found here and a copy is below:

Wildfire Ready: Cal OES Fire Fleet of More Than 270 Fire Engines Ready to be Used in Times of Need
As California’s lead emergency management agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is on the frontlines in coordinating disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts statewide. “As we enter into this wildfire...

Recovery Update: Over 90% of Debris Removed from Properties Affected by 2021 Statewide Wildfires
Survivors Participating in State Program Inch Closer to Getting Back on Property SACRAMENTO — Marking another important milestone in helping Californians rebuild and recover after last year’s record-breaking wildfires, the California Governor’s...

California Deploys Firefighting Resources to New Mexico in Response to Wildfires (UPDATED)
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announced the deployment of firefighting resources to New Mexico in response to ongoing statewide wildfires. One Type III Cal OES strike team departed on April 30 and arrived in Santa...

It’s Just a Drill: Emergency Responders to Participate in Training Exercise in Sonoma County
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), California National Guard, and first responders from agencies across the state will be conducting a training exercise at Sonoma Developmental Center on Friday, April 29 to Saturday,...

Take Steps Now to Be Prepared: Wildfire Preparedness
As the state’s lead emergency management agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has experienced in the past five years some of the most challenging times for emergency managers, including an unprecedented number of...

Wildfire Preparedness: Pack a Go-Bag Now to Reduce Stress If Evacuated
In California, wildfire fire season is more than just a couple months long. With climate change and the ongoing drought, conditions are drier than ever and a wildfire can happen anytime of the year so it’s important to be prepared. Wildfire...