Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency to Support Communities Recovering from Wildfires During Extreme Heat Wave
Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an emergency proclamation to support communities recovering from several fires that started during the recent extreme heat wave, which brought record high temperatures and exacerbated drought conditions, dry fuels...
Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Statewide Wildfires – September 19, 2022
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in conjunction with state, local and federal partners, is coordinating the deployment of mutual aid resources in support of statewide wildfires. As of September 19, Cal OES has...
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Crack Down on Hate Crimes, Protect Targeted Communities
Amid an increase in hate-fueled violence across the country, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation to equalize and strengthen penalties for using hate symbols and bolster security for targeted religious and community-based nonprofits. AB...
Governor Newsom Takes Action to Support Communities Recovering from Extreme Weather Events Across California
As communities across the state contend with the impacts of climate-driven extreme weather events this summer, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed emergency measures to support response and recovery efforts underway following Tropical Storm Kay, a...
Flood After Fire: Preparing for the Post-Disaster Danger
How Wildfires Leave Communities Vulnerable to Mud, Debris Flows for Years After Flames Extinguished With the state bracing for yet another round of wet weather just one week after Tropical Storm Kay drenched parts of Southern California, the...
California Families: What to Know About the State’s Gun Violence Restraining Order Law as Students Go Back to School
This law has potential to prevent mass shootings, firearm suicides. SACRAMENTO – As millions of California children and teens head back to school, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is highlighting how the state’s Gun...
Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Statewide Wildfires – September 16, 2022
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in conjunction with state, local and federal partners, is coordinating the deployment of mutual aid resources in support of statewide wildfires. As of September 16, Cal OES has...
Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Statewide Wildfires – September 15, 2022
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in conjunction with state, local and federal partners, is coordinating the deployment of mutual aid resources in support of statewide wildfires. As of September 15, Cal OES has...
Cal OES Preparedness Ambassador Students Will Journey Into Disaster Experiences to Help Their Communities
We’re back! Back to school that is, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, or Cal OES, wants to be a part of the school buzz too. How do the worlds of schools and Cal OES cross paths? It happens in a lot of different ways, but...
Cal OES to Hold Hazard Mitigation Summit to Build Community Resilience
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is pleased to invite local leaders, emergency management professionals, and community planning partners to a two-day hazard mitigation summit created especially for those working to...
Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Statewide Wildfires – September 13, 2022
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in conjunction with state, local and federal partners, is coordinating the deployment of mutual aid resources in support of statewide wildfires. As of September 13, Cal OES has...
Recovery Work Continues in Mariposa and Siskiyou Counties Following 2022 Wildfires
First Phase of Debris Removal for Oak and McKinney Fires Complete, Mill Fire Recovery Operations Now Underway As wildfire survivors in Mariposa and Siskiyou counties work to recover from the devastating wildfires that swept through their...
Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Statewide Wildfires – September 12, 2022
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in conjunction with state, local and federal partners, is coordinating the deployment of mutual aid resources in support of statewide wildfires. As of September 12, Cal OES has...
Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Statewide Wildfires – September 11, 2022
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in conjunction with state, local and federal partners, is coordinating the deployment of mutual aid resources in support of statewide wildfires. As of September 11, Cal OES has...
Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel in El Dorado County as Extreme Fire Conditions Persist
Amid dangerous fire conditions, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources and personnel in El Dorado County. Just days ago, Cal OES had prepositioned resources in 23...