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A Third of Properties in 2021 State Debris Removal Program Cleared
SACRAMENTO – As the November 30 deadline approaches for wildfire survivors to enroll in the state's Consolidated Debris Removal Program, state contractors continue to remove eligible debris from properties whose owners have already enrolled in the program. To date,...
It’s the Holiday Season – Stay Safe By Following These Decorating Safety Tips
Decorating is one of the best ways to get in a holiday mood, but emergency rooms see thousands of injuries involving holiday decorating every season. When decorating follow these tips: Keep potentially poisonous plants – mistletoe, holly berries, Jerusalem cherry and...
Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and Riverside Counties as Potential Red Flag Warnings Exist
With strong Santa Ana winds and a potential for Red Flag Warnings existing throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and Riverside counties, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical firefighting resources...
Recovery Continues in Greenville Following Devastating Dixie Fire
The Dixie Fire sparked on July 14, 2021 and quickly spread. Within weeks it had engulfed thousands of acres. At first, the fire was heading away from the town of Greenville, a small northern California community home to less than 1,000. Winds quickly shifted, pushing...
Shop Online Safely Armed with Knowledge, Defeat Cybercriminals
The world of shopping truly has gone from brick and mortar to cyberspace. As more Californians go online to buy their items – especially for Cyber Monday – they are potentially putting their financial lives at risk. So, with that in mind, the California Governor’s...