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In Wake of Cook’s Corner Mass Shooting, Governor Newsom Issues Statement and Urges Californians to Use Life-Saving Red Flag Laws
ORANGE COUNTY — In the wake of last night’s mass shooting in Trabuco Canyon that left at least three victims dead and six individuals wounded, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a statement regarding the incident and urged all Californians to use the state’s “red...

Resources at the Ready: Cal OES Disaster Logistics
Helping Californians prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) supports communities by providing them with the resources they need. Through disaster logistics, teams from Cal OES work with...

Cal OES Prepositions Swiftwater Rescue Teams as Flooding from Tropical Storm Hilary Lingers
Working proactively to place swiftwater resources in high-risk areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in Southern California to be able to respond if needed. The...

Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by Tropical Storm Hilary
In response to Tropical Storm Hilary, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services coordinated with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted Californians had access to shelters and vital resources. As of August...

California’s International Coordination with Mexico During Hurricane Hilary
California continues its international leadership in the response to a historic storm impacting western North America, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) worked with the Mexican states of Baja California and Baja California Sur....