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Governor Newsom Takes Action to Support Communities Recovering from Storms, Fires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency to support counties across the state recovering from January 2021 storms and an executive order to extend consumer protections for communities impacted by last year’s wildfires. The order extends...

Programa de Apoyo en Emergencias para Gobiernos Tribales en California
FONDOS PARA FORTALECER A LOS GOBIERNOS TRIBALES EN CASO DE UNA EMERGENCIA La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador, conocido por sus siglas en inglés como Cal OES, ha trabajado con comunidades a lo largo de todo el estado para impulsar la resiliencia,...

2021 Wildfire Cleanup Coordination Begins in Siskiyou, Trinity and Tulare Counties
Beginning in November 2021, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) mobilized resources at the direction of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for emergency Phase 1 cleanup operations to remove Household Hazardous...

Five Steps to Develop Your Business Preparedness Program
Disasters can strike anytime, anywhere. Business owners in California need to be able to identify risks and hazards before, during, and after a disaster – regardless of magnitude. Business owners wanting to learn more from disaster caused natural hazards can go to the...

Cal OES Reminds Wildfire Survivors to Sign Up for Free Debris Removal Program
More than 1,300 properties statewide are participating in California's Consolidated Debris Removal. Deadline extended to November 30 to ensure eligible Californians can participate SACRAMENTO – As California wildfire survivors begin the process of recovering, the...