California Deploying Specialized Urban Search & Rescue Resources to Kentucky Amid Tornado Swarm
At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Governor Gavin Newsom through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) approved the deployment of California-based Urban Search and Rescue (US&R)...
Insurance Documentation Required from Some Wildfire Survivors
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds wildfire survivors to submit all fire-related personal insurance documents to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). As of December 9, only 52 of the nearly 900...
Strong Storm Forecasted for California Through Next Week
A strong winter storm will blast parts of California with rain, wind and snow through early Wednesday. In northern California, steady rain and snow is forecasted starting Sunday, with temperatures dipping below freezing across the San Joaquin...
Servicio de Emergencia, 9-1-1 Nueva Generación
Durante varios años, todos hemos escuchado el número 9-1-1. Crecemos conscientes de que es él número que debemos marcar para recibir ayuda en caso de una emergencia. La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia, o Cal OES por sus siglas en inglés, ha...
PODCAST #90: Cal OES, PSC Lead Nation to Go Live with NextGen 911 in Tuolumne County, California
This episode (#90) brings us up to speed on Next Generation 911. 911.gov explains: “Because most 911 systems were originally built using analog rather than digital technologies, public safety answering points (PSAPs) across the country need to be...
All Properties Damaged in Slater Fire Returned to Siskiyou County
SACRAMENTO – All 229 properties in Siskiyou County whose owners enrolled in California's statewide Consolidated Debris Removal Program after last year's Slater Fire have cleared the entire debris removal process and been returned to county...
The Office of Access and Functional Needs: Adding Perspective to Emergency Management
No two disasters are ever the same; yet virtually all incidents disproportionately affect individuals with access and functional needs (AFN) (i.e. people with disabilities, older adults, children, limited English proficiency, and transportation...
As Omicron Variant Spreads, Cal OES Reminds Californians How to Stay Safe
The Omicron variant has now been detected in the United States, including California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to ensure that all Californians are aware of ways to stay safe as the COVID-19 pandemic...
Properties Damaged in Castle Fire Returned to Tulare County
SACRAMENTO – All 230 properties in Tulare County whose owners enrolled in California's statewide Consolidated Debris Removal Program after last year's Castle Fire have cleared the entire debris removal process and been returned to county officials...
Structural Debris from Tamarack Fire Cleared in Alpine County
The remnants of the Tamarack Fire have been cleared from structures in Turtle Rock Park and on four other Alpine County properties participating in the state's Consolidated Debris Removal Program, the California Governor's Office of Emergency...
A Third of Properties in 2021 State Debris Removal Program Cleared
SACRAMENTO – As the November 30 deadline approaches for wildfire survivors to enroll in the state's Consolidated Debris Removal Program, state contractors continue to remove eligible debris from properties whose owners have already enrolled in the...
It’s the Holiday Season – Stay Safe By Following These Decorating Safety Tips
Decorating is one of the best ways to get in a holiday mood, but emergency rooms see thousands of injuries involving holiday decorating every season. When decorating follow these tips: Keep potentially poisonous plants – mistletoe, holly berries,...
Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and Riverside Counties as Potential Red Flag Warnings Exist
With strong Santa Ana winds and a potential for Red Flag Warnings existing throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and Riverside counties, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical...
Recovery Continues in Greenville Following Devastating Dixie Fire
The Dixie Fire sparked on July 14, 2021 and quickly spread. Within weeks it had engulfed thousands of acres. At first, the fire was heading away from the town of Greenville, a small northern California community home to less than 1,000. Winds...
Shop Online Safely Armed with Knowledge, Defeat Cybercriminals
The world of shopping truly has gone from brick and mortar to cyberspace. As more Californians go online to buy their items – especially for Cyber Monday – they are potentially putting their financial lives at risk. So, with that in mind, the...