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Despite Less Major Wildfires this Season, Cal OES Worked to Rapidly Deploy Firefighting Help Statewide
Every year, California experiences thousands of wildfires throughout the state. However, this year, the state experienced fewer devastating wildfires than years past. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) worked throughout wildfire season...

Five Years Later – Honoring Recovery Efforts from the Camp Fire
As the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) actively continues recovery efforts throughout the state, previous disasters such as the Camp Fire allows for the opportunity to reflect on the resiliency of communities that have endured. In the...

Se cumplen cinco años del Incendio Camp en Paradise
INCENDIO CAMP Cinco años han transcurrido desde que se registró el Devastador Incendio Camp y la recuperación de la comunidad de Paradise sigue su curso. La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) ha trabajado de manera conjunta con...

What to do AFTER a severe storm
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to be prepared for what follows disasters. Californians know how important it is to be ready before a disaster, but knowing what to do after the disaster strikes is just as...

Unlocking Opportunities: Grants for Local Resilience
In addition to emergency response, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) regularly works hand in hand with local entities to better prepare communities for future disasters. Through the Cal OES Hazard Mitigation Grants Division, local...