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Bipartisan California Governors Encourage All Californians to Get Vaccinated
SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of initiatives building on the state’s work to vaccinate California’s hard-to-reach communities against COVID-19, address vaccine hesitancy and drive innovative efforts in the communities hardest hit by the...
Preparations Underway for 2021 Wildfire Season
A lightning strike, an unattended campfire, or an improperly disposed cigarette are just a few of the ways a major wildfire can begin. Last year, California experienced one of the worst wildfire seasons in modern history, with more than 9,000 fires burning nearly 4.2...
Wildfire Preparedness: Put Your Safety First on May First
Is your family prepared to react to a wildfire? Beginning Saturday, is your annual opportunity to put your plan together for your family and your community in advance of wildfire season. As part of National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, Saturday, May 1, is a...
In Preparation for 2021 Wildfires, Cal OES Delivers New Type VI Engines into Mutual Aid System
As the state gears up for the 2021 wildfire season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues its mission to support local fire agencies by assigning them fire resources to respond to emergencies and disasters. Recently, Cal OES...
Cal OES Seeks Communications Expert To Work With Community and Partners; Bilingual Preferred
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is growing our best-in-class communications team to better serve Californians during disasters. Cal OES prides itself on producing cutting-edge communications content that keeps Californians safe, turning...