Wildfire Recovery Update – July 19, 2019
In Northern California, the State’s Consolidated Debris Removal Operations continue progressing across Camp Fire impacted areas. To date, 7,575 properties have been cleared of qualified ash and debris with more than 2.4 million tons removed...
Podcast #65: Grocers Considered ‘Initial Responders’ Following Ridgecrest Earthquakes, Disasters
In this episode (#65) of All Hazards, we talk about the important relationship between Cal OES and the private sector. We sit down with two people who have forged a working relationship that exemplifies the symbiotic nature of disaster response and...
The Cal OES Debris Removal Operation Center (DROC) Provides Tentative Start Dates, Schedule for Debris Removal
Cal OES and CalRecycle, in coordination with local partners, will now provide tentative start dates and a tentative schedule as part of the State’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program. The DROC Survivor Support Unit (SSU) is now able to provide a...
Paradise Town Leaders Hear Lessons Learned From the Worst Wildfire in Texas History
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...
Paradise Residents Will Soon Enjoy a Break from the Heat Thanks to Paradise Irrigation District, Cal Fire and Paradise Recreation & Parks District
The filling of the Paradise Recreation & Parks community pool in Paradise arrives just in time to beat the heat. The swimming pool at the Paradise Aquatic Park at 5600 Recreation Drive was filled on July 11, 2019 with the help of local Cal Fire...
Wildfire Recovery Update – July 12, 2019
This week, state-managed wildfire debris removal crews in Southern California removed the last loads of debris from properties in Los Angeles and Ventura County that were destroyed in the Woolsey and Hill fires. State and local leaders reflected on...
One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded California small businesses of the Aug. 12, 2019, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan...
Ridgecrest Earthquake Response & Recovery
This is a look at the first couple of days of the response and recovery effort for the Ridgecrest/Trona Earthquakes that occurred on July 4, 5, 2019. Links Cal OES Home Cal OES Facebook Cal OES Twitter City of Ridgecrest Ridgecrest PD...
Governor Newsom Announces Appointment of Cal OES Deputy Director of Crisis Communications
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointment: Brian Ferguson, 36, of Sacramento, has been appointed deputy director for crisis communication and public affairs at the Governor's Office of Emergency Services. Ferguson...
Paradise’s Water System after the Camp Fire – Community Meeting & Update
An update of Paradise’s water system and the next steps towards recovery. The Paradise Irrigation District (PID), supported by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), will provide an update to the community based on recent...
Governor Newsom Secures Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance for Earthquakes Near Ridgecrest
SACRAMENTO – Continuing to provide aid and support to those impacted by multiple large magnitude earthquakes near Ridgecrest, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has approved his request for a...
Wildfire Debris Nearly Cleared in Southern California Cleanup Mission
SACRAMENTO – Crews managed by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery are nearing completion of wildfire debris removal from properties destroyed in the Woolsey and Hill fires in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Workers...
Due to Earthquakes, Ridgecrest DMV is Closed Monday
Ridgecrest, California - The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Ridgecrest field office will be closed Monday, July 8, 2019, as the building is inspected for any potential structural damage, and repairs are made after Friday's...
Governor Newsom Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance for Earthquakes near Ridgecrest
SACRAMENTO -- As first responders continue to assess the extent of damage from two significant earthquakes on successive days near the town of Ridgecrest, Governor Gavin Newsom today requested a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct...
Independence Day Debris Removal Operations Suspension
State contractors involved in debris removal operations related to the Woolsey and Hill fires will suspend operations from noon on Wednesday afternoon, July 3, through Monday, July 8, to observe Independence Day weekend, officials at the Debris...