Deputy Director of Finance and Administration Sworn In at Cal OES
Eric P. Swanson has been sworn in as Deputy Director of Finance and Administration at the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. Swanson was Deputy Director of the Office of Fiscal Services at the California Department of Corrections...
Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel Throughout Northern California as Red Flag Warnings Issued
With Red Flag Warnings issued throughout much of Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical firefighting resources to include strike teams of fire engines,...
Deadline Extended for Disaster Unemployment Assistance Claims
Californians in six counties impacted by 2021 wildfires now have until the end of November to file for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits. The extension to file an application is November 30, 2021 for individuals in Lassen, Nevada,...
Local Assistance Center to Open in Shasta County
Shasta County - A Local Assistance Center (LAC) will be opening to provide recovery assistance services to residents impacted by the Fawn Fire. It will be open Friday, October 8 through Monday, October 11 at the Shasta Lake Community Center, 4499...
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency to Assist Response to Southern California Oil Spill
SACRAMENTO – Moving to protect public health and the environment, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Orange County to support the emergency response to the oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach that originated in...
Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Tehama County
Tehama County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open three Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRCs) in Tehama County beginning October 3. The MDRC will offer...
2020 Wildfire Cleanup Milestone
Even as debris removal following this year’s fires is about to get underway, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) have reached impressive...
Local Assistance Center to Open for Hopkins Fire Survivors
Mendocino County, in conjunction with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), will open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) to support fire survivors from the Hopkins Fire. The LAC will be open on October 7. Disaster survivors...
Prepare Your Family Before, During and After a Disaster
Fires, floods, mudslides and earthquakes—Disasters can strike at any time without warning. Do you know what to do or have a plan in case of an emergency? First responders may be delayed in responding. Being prepared will help you take care of...
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Shasta County Due to Fawn Fire
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for Shasta County to support the response to the Fawn Fire, which has to date burned 8,559 acres, destroying homes and causing the evacuation of thousands of residents....
Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Weaverville
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is set to open in Weaverville on Wednesday, Sept. 29. Operated by Trinity County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency...
Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel Throughout Northern California as Strong Winds Reemerge
With extreme fire conditions forecast throughout much of Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical firefighting resources to include strike teams of fire engines,...
Assistance for State Employees Impacted by Wildfires
As a state employee, if you or a family member are impacted by the fires in California, you may be eligible to receive state benefits. As we have multiple fires burning throughout the state, you or your family might be impacted. Below is some...
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Fawn Fire in Shasta County
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 Fawn...
MyShake App: Take Cover Before The Ground Shakes
Did you know there is an app on your phone that can alert you seconds before an earthquake hits giving you time to act? The MyShake app, is the country’s first publicly available, statewide warning system giving California residents crucial seconds...