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STATEMENT: Dire New United Nations Report Underscores Threats Climate-Driven Disasters Pose to California’s Homeland Security
MATHER - Yesterday, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a new report highlighting the scientific evidence behind the accelerating global climate crisis and the implications it has for extreme weather and disaster events. The...
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Trinity, Tehama and Shasta Counties Due to Fires
Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for Trinity County due to the McFarland and Monument fires; Tehama County due to the McFarland and Dixie fires; and Shasta County due to the McFarland Fire. The fires collectively have burned nearly 100,000...
Cal OES Offers Support to Greenville Fire Department with OES Engine
SACRAMENTO - The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will temporarily deploy a new fire engine to the Greenville Fire Department, following the complete loss of its building and equipment due to the Dixie Fire. The Cal OES Type 1 fire engine...
Protecting Important Records during an Emergency
Most disasters happen in the blink of an eye. That’s why it’s important to take appropriate measures before they happen to ensure your family is prepared. Among other safety steps like setting up alerts, making an evacuation plan and packing a “go” or “stay” bag, it’s...
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Siskiyou, Nevada and Placer Counties Due to Fires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for Siskiyou County due to the Antelope Fire and for Nevada and Placer counties due to the River Fire. The fires collectively have burned thousands of acres, destroyed homes and caused the...