STATEMENT: Dire New United Nations Report Underscores Threats Climate-Driven Disasters Pose to California’s Homeland Security
MATHER - Yesterday, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a new report highlighting the scientific evidence behind the accelerating global climate crisis and the implications it has for extreme weather and...
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Trinity, Tehama and Shasta Counties Due to Fires
Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for Trinity County due to the McFarland and Monument fires; Tehama County due to the McFarland and Dixie fires; and Shasta County due to the McFarland Fire. The fires collectively have...
Cal OES Offers Support to Greenville Fire Department with OES Engine
SACRAMENTO - The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will temporarily deploy a new fire engine to the Greenville Fire Department, following the complete loss of its building and equipment due to the Dixie Fire. The Cal OES...
Protecting Important Records during an Emergency
Most disasters happen in the blink of an eye. That’s why it’s important to take appropriate measures before they happen to ensure your family is prepared. Among other safety steps like setting up alerts, making an evacuation plan and packing a “go”...
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Siskiyou, Nevada and Placer Counties Due to Fires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for Siskiyou County due to the Antelope Fire and for Nevada and Placer counties due to the River Fire. The fires collectively have burned thousands of acres, destroyed homes...
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to River Fire in Nevada and Placer Counties
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the...
2021 Dixie Fire Updates
***As of 9/15/21 at 8:30 AM About: The Dixie Fire started on 07/14/21 5:15 PM the learn more, visit: Dixie Fire | Welcome to CAL FIRE Status Updates CAL FIRE transitioned out of unified command on the Dixie Fire. National Incident Management...
2021 River Fire Updates
***River Fire 100% Contained*** As of 8/9/21 9:30 a.m.** About: The River Fire started at 3:32pm on 8/4/2021 Learn more about acres burned and percent contained here.
California Emergency Response Crews Begin Wildfire Cleanup
SACRAMENTO – Starting today, the state Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is beginning to remove household hazardous waste left in the wake of wildfires currently across California – a critical task to immediately protect the...
Clearing the Way for Recovery: Debris Removal for 2020 California Wildfires Reaches Major Milestone
State debris removal officials have returned more than 50 percent of properties participating properties in the State's Consolidated Debris Removal Program to county officials to begin permitting process for reconstruction. SACRAMENTO – More than...
Evacuations & Accessibility: Meeting the Needs of All Californians During Disasters
Wildfire, earthquake, drought, or tsunami. When you live in California, you constantly hear about the types of disasters threatening the state. While emergencies are challenging, each Californian has different needs when preparing for a disaster....
**UPDATE** Local Assistance Center Opens for Plumas County Residents Affected by the Beckwourth Complex and Dixie Fires
In the ongoing mission to support survivors impacted by the most recent round of wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in coordination with local and state agencies, announces the opening of a new Local...
Shelters for Survivors of the McFarland, Monument, River Complex, Dixie Fires (8-2-21)
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has the following information on shelters for the McFarland Fire (Shasta/Trinity Counties), Monument Fire (Trinity County), River Complex (Siskiyou County) and Dixie Fire (Plumas,...
***UPDATE*** Project Roomkey: Impact to Date and Looking Ahead
For nearly a year and a half, states across the country asked the public to stay at home to stop the community spread of COVID-19. For people experiencing homelessness, public health procedures designed to contain this contagious respiratory...
Shelters for Survivors of the Dixie, Tamarack and Beckwourth Complex Fires (7-30-21)
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has the following information on shelters for the Dixie Fire (Plumas, Butte, Lassen, Tehama Counties), Tamarack Fire (Alpine County) and the Beckwourth Complex Fire (Lassen, Plumas...