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With the Return of Critical Fire Weather, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources in Multiple Counties
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...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Hawarden Fire
SACRAMENTO – Working quickly to bring in additional funding and resources to help fight the rapidly burning Hawarden Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management...
With the Return of Critical Fire Weather, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Personnel and Equipment
With an increased threat of thunderstorms and dry lightning over the weekend, the risk of wildfire remains high. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has...
As large wildfires continue burning in Oregon, California sends firefighting crews to assist
SACRAMENTO – Amid hot and dry conditions that have sparked multiple large wildfires in Oregon, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of firefighting personnel and equipment from local fire agencies to assist. This week, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek...
Cal OES’ Seismic Safety Commission to Meet in Sacramento on July 18
Bringing together seismic experts and state leaders, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) through the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission is meeting on Thursday, July 18 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety...