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...
Cal OES dedicated to ensuring that the most vulnerable community can respond to an emergency
Continuing the efforts to protect those most vulnerable in California and with a warming trend moving through state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is dedicated to ensuring that the Access and Functional Needs...
As Wildfires Burn Statewide, Cal OES Encourages all Californians to be Prepared
California is no stranger to disasters of all kinds, including major wildfires. As we enter peak wildfire season, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), encourages all Californians to take steps to prepare for the next...
Landers Earthquake Anniversary: Preparedness Reminder
While many Californians remember the magnitude 6.7 Northridge Earthquake in 1994, the Landers Earthquake two years earlier was actually significantly bigger. The Landers Earthquake struck on the morning of June 28, 1992. This earthquake hit San...
Summer Safety Essentials: Protecting Your Family All Season Long
June ushered in the start of summer, bringing warmer temperatures across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind everyone about the importance of having a safe summer. MAKE A PLAN Before heading...