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Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring National Preparedness Month
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring September 2017 as “National Preparedness Month” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below - or read on the governor's website here. PROCLAMATION In the coming weeks and months,...
Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling the Helena Fire in Trinity County
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci today 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 Helena...
Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Trinity County Due to Helena Fire
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Trinity County due to the effects of the Helena Fire, which has burned thousands of acres, damaged critical infrastructure, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of residents. Read the full...
Cal Guard: Answering The Call When Disaster Strikes
California is no stranger to disaster. The coastal state has had more than its fair share of wrath from Mother Nature ranging from devastating earthquakes, monstrous wildfires, damaging floods and crippling drought. Knowing that preparedness and capability is...
VIDEO: Full Cal OES Interview With Former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino
Former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino sat down for a Skype interview with Cal OES to talk about the recent solar eclipse, what it's like being in space and the importance of always being prepared. You can view our full interview with Massimino on our Cal OES YouTube...