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Cal OES Prepositioned Resources as Atmospheric River Continues into Northern California
As an atmospheric river continues to move into Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned swift water rescue teams and local Government...
California readies for incoming winter storm: Governor Newsom pre-deploys resources to protect communities
SACRAMENTO – With an atmospheric river expected to arrive in Northern California this weekend, California is pre-deploying resources – including thousands of personnel – to help protect communities from storm impacts. Governor Gavin Newsom has directed the Governor’s...
Cal OES Mobilizes Hundreds of Personnel for Massive Watershed Protection Mission in Areas Around Los Angeles Fires
California’s largest watershed protection mission in the hurricane-force firestorm’s burn scars is underway, with more than 400 personnel mobilized through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Ash and debris from structures burned...
Cal OES Prepositions Resources in Los Angeles Burn Scar Areas in Advance of Forecasted Wet Weather Conditions
With thunderstorms and widespread rainfall in the forecast for Southern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources near burn scar areas. Prepositioned resources include fire engines,...
Governor Newsom Reminds Californians to Remain Vigilant, Deploys Even More Resources
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday reminded the residents of Southern California to be vigilant amid wind conditions that threaten to start more fires. The National Weather Service forecasts a “particularly dangerous situation” in Southern California and high winds in...