Officials Warn of Strong Winds Overnight and Extreme Fire Danger in Southern California through Friday
With strong winds expected overnight and extreme fire conditions in the forecast through Friday in Southern California, public safety officials will issue a region-wide emergency alert at 8:00 P.M. PST Wednesday asking residents to stay ready, monitor local news and listen to local authorities.
Cal OES Director Secures Federal Grant to Assist Response Agencies Battling Thomas Fire in Ventura 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...
¡Defiéndase contra el fraude!
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Si usted, posterior a los incendios de octubre, no se ha inscrito con la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés), pero FEMA o la Agencia Federal para el Desarrollo de la Pequeña Empresa...
State Officials Provide Update on Devastating California Wildfires
California state officials held their daily press briefing on the devastating wildfires. The key facts presented during the press conference are listed below the video. Click on video below to play. [embedyt]...
Cal OES Director Secures Funds to Assist Response Agencies Battling Mission Fire in Madera County
Cal OES 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 Mission burning in Madera.
Cal OES Director Secures Grant to Assist Response Agencies Battling Railroad 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...
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...
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 Fire burning in Trinity County.
When To Call 911 And When Not To Call 911
California's 9-1-1 system received more than twenty-eight million calls in 2016 -- more than 78,000 calls per day -- and 80% of these calls were from wireless devices. Preliminary research from the California 9-1-1 Branch Education and Awareness...
5 Ways to Stay Informed During an Emergency
Emergencies can be overwhelming and the influx of information even more so. It can be confusing where to find official and accurate information, or how to know if what you’re reading on social media is true. Here are 5 ways to stay informed with...
Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Modoc County Due to Fires
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Modoc County due to the effects of several fires which have burned tens of thousands of acres, threatened homes and critical infrastructure, including power lines,...
PREVENTABLE DISASTERS: ‘Deadly Silence’ A Drowning Awareness Campaign
Can you imagine finding your child floating face down in your own pool. It happened, but this story does have a happy ending and we’re using it as a reminder for all. In this week’s Quick Look we’ll show you a very powerful Public Service...
Governor Brown Signs Executive Order to Assist Response, Recovery Agencies Battling Detwiler Fire in Mariposa County
Today, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed Executive Order B-41-17 to assist response and recovery agencies involved in battling the Detwiler Fire burning in Mariposa County. The entire text of the Executive Order is available below and at the...
Safety Starts With You
Each and every one of us can do our part to keep communities safe by keeping our eyes and ears open. Whether you’re at a sporting event, concert, or hanging out at your local fair, remain alert to your surroundings. When something just doesn’t feel...
Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling the Detwiller Fire in Mariposa 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...