News and updates from Cal OES
Cal OES Director Secures Funding to Assist Agencies Battling La Tuna Fire
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 La...
Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Butte County Due to Ponderosa Fire
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Butte County due to the effects of the Ponderosa Fire, which has burned thousands of acres, damaged critical infrastructure, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of residents. The full text...
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...