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As Another Storm System Moves Through the State, Cal OES Prepositions Additional Fire and Rescue Resources
As another winter storm moves through the state with the potential to bring lingering impacts, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire personnel in multiple...
Ahead of Severe Winter Storm, Governor Newsom Activates State Operations Center
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced actions the state is taking as another potentially dangerous winter storm is set to impact much of California between now and Wednesday. The storm is anticipated to be brief but intense. Governor Newsom has activated...
Storm Season Safety: Planning Your Route
This series of storms brought historic rainfall to many counties across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to coordinate with state partners like CHP and Cal Trans to keep all Californians stay safe on the road...
Ahead of Another Round of Storms, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment Statewide
As another winter storm moves through the state with the potential to bring heavy rain, strong winds and localized flooding, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically...
What to Expect During Winter Storm Winds
Strong winds, heavy rainfall and widespread power outages can happen in the hours after a storm starts and in California, where extreme weather events are common, wind can be a silent instigator of disasters. The National Weather Service (NWS) issues a high wind...