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Hydrate to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat

< 1 mn readWith temperatures dangerously high in much of California, staying hydrated is crucial to your health, particularly if you spend time outdoors.   Extreme heat is the number one cause of weather-related deaths in California. Drinking plenty of fluids helps prevent potentially deadly heat-related illnesses.   Water is the obvious hydration choice. It provides a host of health […]

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Helping vulnerable communities during a heat event

3 mn readThe National Weather Service defines a heat event is as a forecast with a high risk for heat illness and fire danger across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds you the importance of being prepared and to remember that some communities at a higher risk for heat illness like people with […]

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Governor Newsom predeploys resources to Inyo County, continuing state’s prep for critical fire weather conditions

< 1 mn readSACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the predeployment of additional firefighting resources in Inyo County. This is on top of resources predeployed earlier this week to Los Angeles, San Diego, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Bernardino Counties in response to elevated heat and […]

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Governor Newsom predeploys additional resources to Los Angeles and San Diego counties during Red Flag critical fire weather conditions

< 1 mn readSACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) approved the predeployment of additional firefighting resources in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. This is on top of resources prepositioned earlier this week to Los Angeles, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Bernardino counties in response to elevated heat and critical […]

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Cal OES works proactively to preposition fires resources amid weather conditions

< 1 mn readThe California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to preposition fire engines, dozers, water tenders, helicopters and personnel in central and southern California amid elevated heat and critical fire weather conditions in coastal and inland areas through Sunday. Firefighting resources prepositioned in Los Angeles, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Bernardino […]

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Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Jon Bell

< 1 mn readOver the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each new challenge head-on. The nearly 2,000 staff at Cal OES have responded to increasingly complex disasters […]

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With major heat in the forecast, California takes action to protect vulnerable communities – including with new CalHeatScore tool

3 mn readWhat you need to know: Governor Newsom directed the state to continue taking actions ahead of extreme heat and fire weather conditions anticipated to impact much of California through the weekend. SACRAMENTO – Building off the state’s predeployment of firefighting resources to Southern California ahead of dangerous fire weather, Governor Gavin Newsom continues to direct the state […]

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Cooling Centers and Resources

< 1 mn readAs high temperatures impact Californians across the state, many regions will be experiencing triple-digit weather in the coming days. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services encourages residents to visit their county’s community services pages for resources, including heat safety information and places to stay cool. For Extreme Heat safety tips and resources, visit the […]

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Governor Newsom pre-deploys additional resources to Southern California ahead of heat and red flag warnings

< 1 mn readSACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) approved the predeployment of additional firefighting resources in Los Angeles, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Bernardino Counties. This is on top of resources predeloyed earlier today to Los Angeles County in response to elevated heat and critical fire weather […]

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With heat and fire weather incoming, Governor Newsom pre-deploys resources to Los Angeles County

2 mn readSACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the predeployment of firefighting resources in Los Angeles County in response to elevated heat and critical fire weather conditions forecasted to impact Southern California starting this Wednesday and lasting through Saturday. According to the National Weather […]

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