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California secures federal assistance to support response to Boyles Fire
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California 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 Boyles Fire in Lake County....
Evacuation Warning vs. Evacuation Order
As significant wildfires continue to impact many parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all Californians about the importance of being prepared. High heat and dry conditions are contributing to dangerous...
Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in San Bernardino County, secures federal assistance to support response to Line Fire
SACRAMENTO – Moving quickly to support the state’s response to the Line Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in San Bernardino County and announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal...
As Critical Fire Weather Persists, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources in Multiple Counties
As critical fire weather, including high temperatures and strong winds persist, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned fire...
Cal OES Urges Californians to Take Precautions Amid Extreme Heat in Southern California
As extreme heat blankets Southern California with high temperatures now expected through Monday evening, Cal OES has moved to Phase II of the Extreme Temperature Response Plan, including holding coordinating calls across state government to share information, monitor...