Cal OES Reminds Wildfire Survivors to Sign Up for Free Debris Removal Program
More than 1,300 properties statewide are participating in California's Consolidated Debris Removal. Deadline extended to November 30 to ensure eligible Californians can participate SACRAMENTO – As California wildfire survivors begin the process of...
Wildfire Hazardous Waste Cleanup Takes Major Steps Forward
SACRAMENTO – In an effort to rebuild after the 2021 wildfire season, emergency workers from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) are quickly cleaning up contaminated debris from four more fires across the state this year. At the...
Direct Housing Secured for Dixie Fire Survivors in Greenville
Nearly four months after the start of the Dixie Fire in northern California, temporary housing is available for people who lost their homes in Plumas County (DR-4610). The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working...
Cal OES Prepositions Resources, Personnel in Advance of Significant Rainfall
With multiple weather systems bringing rain across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources including fire engines, hand crews, dozers, dispatchers, IMT members,...
Cal OES Reminds Californians to be Prepared in Annual ShakeOut Drill
Today, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) joined local, state and federal partners to remind Californians about the importance of earthquake preparedness with the annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill practicing Drop,...
State Clears Wildfire Debris from Virtually All Properties in 2020 Program
SACRAMENTO – Even as debris removal on this year’s fires is about to get underway, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) have reached a huge milestone...
Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel Throughout Northern California as Strong Winds Reemerge
With extreme fire conditions forecast throughout much of Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical firefighting resources to include strike teams of fire engines,...
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Fawn Fire in Shasta County
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has 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 Fawn...
FEMA Inspections Begin in Counties Impacted by Wildfire
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As residents impacted by wildfires in Lassen, Plumas, Nevada, Placer, Tehama and Trinity counties start their recovery, it’s important they stay informed on what to expect next. If you applied to FEMA and said you are unable to...
Statement from Cal OES Director on 20th Anniversary of 9/11
On the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and on United Airlines Flight 93, Mark Ghilarducci, Director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and...
Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel in Five Northern California Counties in Response to Red Flag Warnings
With Red Flag Warnings issued throughout much of Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical firefighting resources to include strike teams of fire engines,...
Resources for Californians Impacted by 2021 Wildfires
Even as wildfires continue to burn throughout the state, local, state and federal officials are coordinating to provide resources to affected Californians. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has put together the below...
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Lake County Due to Cache Fire
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for Lake County to support the response to the Cache Fire, which caused major damage to homes and other structures. This proclamation will help quicken removal of the...
Empowering Children in Disaster Preparedness – Youth Programs
Children play an integral role in our community as the leaders of tomorrow, but are often the most vulnerable during a disaster. It's important to ensure their protection by equipping them with the knowledge needed to identify and react to any...
Back to School? Get your children DISASTER READY this school year.
As California responds to wildfires across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind parents, guardians, and families about the importance of educating children on disaster preparedness. Now is...
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