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Cal OES Prepositions Swift Water Resources, Firefighting Personnel Ahead of Another Significant Storm
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is strategically prepositioning swift water resources and firefighting personnel statewide as a series of severe winter storms continue to impact California. Resources are currently deployed to 19...
Help Approved for 10 Additional California Counties
News Release Help Approved for 10 Additional California Counties SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The White House announced an Amendment to the Emergency Declaration today authorizing FEMA to extend Direct Federal Assistance to 10 additional counties in California. The...
Floodwater Safety Tips
Floodwater Safety Tips The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind California communities that the state is anticipating another round of storms, with potential for additional floods and mudslides. It may look just like muddy...
Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by Winter Storm 1.11.23
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has the following information on available county shelters and locations related to the current winter storm: As of January 11, 2023, 0700 hours: COUNTY SHELTER NAME ADDRESS Fresno Ted C Wills Community...
Large-Scale Prepositioned Event Covers Dozens of Counties Statewide in Response to Ongoing Winter Storms
In one of the largest prepositioned events for a winter storm in state history, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is strategically deploying swift water resources and firefighting personnel to dozens of counties across the state. In...