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In Sierra County, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Personnel and Equipment
With the return of critical fire weather, 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 critical fire engines and personnel in Sierra...

As Wildfire Season Becomes Year-Round, Cal OES Encourages all Californians to Prepare
As wildfires become more frequent and intense, California wildfire season is now year-round and it’s important that all Californians prepare and remain ready. As the wildfire season in Northern and Central California begins to slow down, Southern California becomes...

Preparing for Back-to-School Season? Don’t Forget Your Emergency Plan
While it's important to help pack your child's backpack, it's also important to pack a go-bag for your family. Disasters can strike anytime, anywhere, and being prepared is essential in case you need to leave home quickly. As you prepare your child to go back to...

Ahead of Critical Fire Weather, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources
With the return of critical fire weather, 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 critical fire engines and personnel in...

School’s Back in Session! Cal OES Offers Free Disaster Preparedness Curriculum Through Preparedness Ambassadors Program
It’s that time of year, back-to-school time! With school back in session, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is calling all fourth graders to become preparedness ambassadors for their communities. Through Cal OES’s Preparedness...