Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel in Advance of Critical Fire Weather in Five Northern California Counties (UPDATED)
In advance of critical fire weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources to include fire engines, water tenders, a dozer and a dispatcher in five northern California counties - Lake,...
RELEASE: Cal OES and California Military Department Partner to Create Nation’s First Firefighting Strike Team
This Partnership Helps Strengthen the State’s Ability to Quickly Respond to Climate-Driven Disasters MATHER – Highlighting the state’s commitment to innovative solutions to tackle climate-induced natural disasters, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency...
Local Assistance Center to Open in Siskiyou County for McKinney Fire Survivors
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in partnership with local, state, and federal agencies, will open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) to aid McKinney Fire survivors in Siskiyou County. The LAC will be open August 17-18. LACs are activated...
2022 Wildfire Recovery Coordination Begins in Mariposa County for Survivors of the Oak Fire
As the 2022 wildfire season continues, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and its local and state partners, are actively working to establish recovery operations in Mariposa County following the Oak Fire. Cal OES recently met with county...
Specialized Training Prepares First Responders for Mass Casualty Incidents
As part of continued efforts to provide valuable training to local governments so they can respond during times of need, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) facilitates training for first responders who are deployed through the state’s...