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California’s Largest Watershed Protection Mission Reaches 80% Completion Following Devastating Fires in Los Angeles County
The state’s largest watershed protection mission reached 80% completion today. Working quickly to protect hazardous runoff from entering waterways, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) mission-tasked over 500 state personnel to place...
California’s All-In Approach to Response and Recovery for the Los Angeles Wildfires
The hurricane-force firestorm that ravaged areas of Los Angeles this January was historic in size and scope. It required an equally impressive response and recovery effort. As the state’s leadership hub during all major disasters and emergencies, the Governor’s Office...
El Enfoque Integral De California Para La Respuesta Y Recuperación De Los Incendios Forestales De Los Ángeles
La tormenta de fuego con fuerza de huracán que asoló áreas de Los Ángeles en enero fue histórica en tamaño y alcance. Requirió un esfuerzo de respuesta y recuperación igualmente impresionante. Como centro de liderazgo del estado durante todos los desastres y...
Watershed Protection Mission: Frequently Asked Questions For Residents
OVERVIEW After a wildfire, the ash and debris from burned structures contain toxic materials that can potentially runoff into our watershed (creeks, rivers, and waterways) when rainy weather arrives. Toxic materials can result from burned household cleaning products,...
With Rain in the Forecast, Cal OES Prepositions Resources Across California
With the potential for heavy rainfall and flooding throughout many parts of Northern California and rain forecasted for Southern California, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources including...