What you need to know: The state will predeploy firefighting resources in five counties ahead of dangerous fire weather conditions. This comes in addition to California’s Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System, which remains available for emergency...

Recognized annually, National Preparedness Month is a reminder to all Californians to take measures to keep you and your loved ones safe when disaster strikes. Here in California, we’re no strangers to natural disasters whether it’s a wildfire or...

What you need to know: Governor Newsom is announcing the SAFE Task Force to aggressively prioritize and deploy California’s comprehensive network of services to quickly remove encampments on state rights-of-way and help connect people with...

Signing up for emergency alerts provides essential time and information ahead of a disaster, as well as updated guidance during, to help ensure the safety of you and your family during an emergency. Every California county offers free emergency...

SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the predeployment of five fire engines to Trinity County ahead of expected high temperatures, low humidity, and...

SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the predeployment of eight additional fire engines and three additional water tenders to Placer and...

What you need to know: The state continues to take action to protect communities during extreme heat and fire weather conditions. In just the last 24 hours, CAL FIRE aircraft have flown more than 175 hours combined in an aggressive statewide...

As high temperatures impact Californians across the state, many regions will be experiencing triple-digit weather in the coming days. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services encourages residents to visit their county’s community...

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to preposition fire engines, dozers, water tenders, helicopters and personnel in central and southern California amid elevated heat and critical fire weather...

With temperatures dangerously high in much of California, staying hydrated is crucial to your health, particularly if you spend time outdoors.   Extreme heat is the number one cause of weather-related deaths in California. Drinking plenty of fluids...

The National Weather Service defines a heat event is as a forecast with a high risk for heat illness and fire danger across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds you the importance of being prepared...

SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the predeployment of additional firefighting resources in Inyo County. This is on top of resources...

SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) approved the predeployment of additional firefighting resources in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. This is on top...

Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal...

What you need to know: Governor Newsom directed the state to continue taking actions ahead of extreme heat and fire weather conditions anticipated to impact much of California through the weekend. SACRAMENTO – Building off the state’s predeployment...