News and updates from Cal OES
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Creek Fire in Fresno, Madera Counties
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Creek Fire burning in Fresno...
Following Wildfire Caused Power System Disruptions & Near Record Energy Demand, California Takes Action to Conserve Energy
State grid is predicted to approach record energy demand today due to an extreme heat storm Governor Newsom & California energy agencies move aggressively to reduce demand and free up energy capacity for Labor Day weekend Last month, Governor Newsom ordered...
With Red Flag Conditions, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources and Personnel in Seven California Counties
In preparation of dangerous fire weather conditions anticipated to impact several Southern California Counties, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources to include strike teams of fire...
Six Counties Receive Federal Help with Wildfire Debris Removal
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that Lake, Monterey, Napa, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma counties have been designated to receive federal assistance for debris removal under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program. On August 22, 2020,...
Cooling Centers Open as Heatwave Creeps Back into California this Weekend
A significant warming trend will bring High Risk to Very High Risk heat impacts for much of the state through the holiday weekend. Temperatures of 10-20 degrees above normal for Sunday and Monday are expected, while the overnight hours will not cool down much across...