Latest news and updates from Cal OES
2021 River Fire Updates
***River Fire 100% Contained*** As of 8/9/21 9:30 a.m.** About: The River Fire started at 3:32pm on 8/4/2021 Learn more about acres burned and percent contained here.
California Emergency Response Crews Begin Wildfire Cleanup
SACRAMENTO – Starting today, the state Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is beginning to remove household hazardous waste left in the wake of wildfires currently across California – a critical task to immediately protect the state’s public health and...
Clearing the Way for Recovery: Debris Removal for 2020 California Wildfires Reaches Major Milestone
State debris removal officials have returned more than 50 percent of properties participating properties in the State's Consolidated Debris Removal Program to county officials to begin permitting process for reconstruction. SACRAMENTO – More than 50 percent of...
Evacuations & Accessibility: Meeting the Needs of All Californians During Disasters
Wildfire, earthquake, drought, or tsunami. When you live in California, you constantly hear about the types of disasters threatening the state. While emergencies are challenging, each Californian has different needs when preparing for a disaster. The California...
**UPDATE** Local Assistance Center Opens for Plumas County Residents Affected by the Beckwourth Complex and Dixie Fires
In the ongoing mission to support survivors impacted by the most recent round of wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in coordination with local and state agencies, announces the opening of a new Local Assistance Center (LAC). ...