California deploys law enforcement officers to support Republican National Convention in Wisconsin
SACRAMENTO — To augment security efforts at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, California has deployed 61 law enforcement officers to Wisconsin through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) in support of local, state...
Visiting the water this summer? Make sure to follow these safety tips
With high temperatures, we know it's tempting to hit the water. Before you go out to any body of water, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages you to practice these safety tips to keep you and your loved one...
With Critical Fire Weather Expected Across the Sierra, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment in Multiple Counties
With an increased threat of thunderstorms and dry lightning over the weekend, the risk of critical fire weather remains high. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in...
Power Outages Preparedness
As summer continues to bring high heat and dry conditions to much of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you and your family to be prepared if the power goes out. Preparing for a Power Outage Here...
With Critical Fire Weather in the Forecast, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment in Riverside County
As critical fire weather persists across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned critical fire...
In Riverside County, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment
As critical fire weather persists across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned critical fire...
How Older Adults Can Stay Safe During an Extreme Heat Event
How Can Older Adults Stay Safe During an Extreme Heat Event? Take high temperatures seriously, especially for individuals over 65 years old. With increasing climate change and the severity of prolonged heat emergencies, Cal OES and the California...
Governor Newsom announces deployment of Incident Support Team to Texas amid Tropical Storm Beryl
SACRAMENTO – As Tropical Storm Beryl makes its way toward Southern Texas, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of California firefighters to assist in staffing a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Support Team which...
California secures federal assistance to support response to French Fire
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 French...
Safety Tips For Outdoor Activities During Heatwave
High temperatures are expected to persist across the state, with triple-digit weather in many regions through the weekend. If you’re looking to spend time outside, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind you...
Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in response to Thompson Fire
BUTTE COUNTY – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Butte County to support the response to the Thompson Fire, which has burned approximately 4,000 acres and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents. A copy of the...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Thompson Fire
SACRAMENTO – Moving swiftly to support the state’s response to the Thompson Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to...
As Critical Fire Weather Persists Statewide, Cal OES Increases Number of Prepositioned Resources in High-Risk Areas
As critical fire weather persists across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned critical fire...
California prepares for dangerous heatwave ahead of Fourth of July
What you need to know: The Fourth of July week is expected to bring 110 degree-plus temperatures across much of California. Take steps now to prepare for the heat. SACRAMENTO – With temperatures set to exceed 110 degrees throughout much of the...
As Hot Temperatures Increase Fire Risk Statewide, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment
Working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in multiple counties to be able to respond...