Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Santa Barbara County Due to Alamo and Whittier Fires
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Santa Barbara County due to the effects of the Alamo and Whittier fires, which have burned thousands of acres, damaged agriculture, businesses and critical...
California’s Fire Mutual Aid System Mobilizing Hundreds of Resources to Wildfires Throughout the State
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 15, 2017) -- California’s firefighting mutual aid system continues working at full speed this weekend sending firefighters and resources from across the state to join the battle at 12 major wildfires threatening dozens of...
5 Ways To Spare The Air (And Save Gas)
The sweltering Summer California heat brings with it dangers in many forms, including poor air quality that can be hazardous to certain groups and a health risk to all. During Spare The Air season, which runs from May 1 until October 31,...
Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling Wall Fire in Butte County
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services 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...
Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Butte County Due to Wall Fire
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Butte County due to the effects of the Wall Fire, which has burned hundreds of acres, damaged critical infrastructure, threatened homes and caused the evacuation...
Lifeguards: “Honestly, it’s Okay To Talk To Us”
Chance Pardon loves his Summer job as a lifeguard in Los Angeles County. He considers his outgoing personality a key part of his job. "We're friendly people. We like to talk to our guests," Pardon said. "We're up in our tiny box sometimes, but...
Pyro And Pets Don’t Mix
The sounds. The colors. The pageantry and beauty. It’s all what makes watching fireworks a timeless tradition. While the spectacle is often enjoyed on a grand scale, especially on the Fourth of July, it can also create a traumatic experience for...
Top 5 Things To Know Before Your Next International Trip
Vacation season is officially here. While there's lots to see and do here in the U.S., many travelers choose to spend that well-deserved time off in another country. Before you get on that airplane to head overseas, here are five things every...
The Number Of Dead Trees In California Will Shock You
California is now home to an estimated 102 million dead trees, a number shocking to even the most trained eyes. "We've never experienced anything like this in California," said Jeffrey Moore, an 18 year veteran of the US Forest Service. "I never...
River Safety During Peak Flows Throughout California
Record snowfall in the higher elevations this past season is melting and as a result rivers around California are flowing faster, harder and colder than they ever have. Many of these rivers run through national forests, and that's where rangers are...
Save Your Pet’s Life with These Simple Summer Tips
The five top things to monitor about your pets during the summer. Brought to you by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services and the Sacramento SPCA. Cal OES published this story five years ago but the information is still as...
CDPH, Cal OES Warn of the Dangers of Excessive Heat
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) are reminding everyone to stay cool and hydrated as temperatures across the state continue to climb. For the next several days,...
How And When To Use A Fire Extinguisher
Most fires start small. If the fire is contained to a single object, such as a trash can, you may want to try using a fire extinguisher to put out the flames. Realizing you only have a few seconds before the fire will triple in size, deciding on...