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Excessive Heat, Fire Weather Threatens Much of Northern California
Near record temperatures and dangerous fire weather are forecast across much of interior Northern California beginning today. In addition to an excessive heat warning on Friday, National Weather Service Sacramento also is warning about elevated fire weather concerns...
Governor Newsom Launches New Initiative to Protect Californians from Gun Violence
SACRAMENTO – On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a new campaign to make California schools and communities safer through a community-based outreach campaign to promote Gun Violence Restraining Orders also known as “red flag”...
Cherished Campground in Alpine County Close to Reopening Following Tamarack Fire Cleanup
State-Managed Debris Removal in Turtle Rock Park Now Complete SACRAMENTO – Less than a year after the Tamarack Fire blew through parts of Alpine County including the small town of Markleeville where the beloved Turtle Rock Park Campground is located, debris removal...
Cal OES Offered Virtual Training Sessions for the High Frequency Communications Equipment Grant Program
The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has created a virtual training session for potential High Frequency Communications Equipment Grant Program funding recipients. The purpose of the High Frequency Communications Equipment (FH) Program is to provide...
Cal OES Emphasizes Actions Taken to Be Ready Before Wildfire Season
With summer heat approaching and subsequent extreme fire conditions creating heightened awareness, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services recognized May as Wildfire Preparedness Month to serve as a reminder about the importance of practicing fire...