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5 mn read *LA ACTUALIZACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL LA ENCONTRÁS DESPUÉS DE LA VERSIÓN EN INGLÉS As another round of winter weather is expected to impact many parts of California with potentially heavy rain and an increased risk of flooding, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources to respond to any threats […]

4 mn read *LA ACTUALIZACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL LA ENCONTRÁS DESPUÉS DE LA VERSIÓN EN INGLÉS As another round of winter weather is expected to impact many parts of California with potentially heavy rain and an increased risk of flooding, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources to respond to any threats […]

2 mn read As the state braces for wet weather arriving this week, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reminding people about the dangers of mudslides and debris flows in burn scar areas. The National Weather Service is forecasting significant rain across large areas of the state. Communities in flash-flood prone areas and those […]

3 mn read LOS ANGELES – With another significant winter storm system expected to reach California later this week, work continues statewide to ensure communities impacted by recent wildfires – including the firestorms in Los Angeles – are protected. To prepare for this storm, Governor Gavin Newsom is directing a whole-of-government response to bolster local resources. In Altadena […]

2 mn read With another storm system expected to reach California later this week, work continues statewide to ensure communities impacted by the recent wildfires, including the firestorms in Los Angeles, are protected. At Governor Gavin Newsom’s directive, the Cal OES Watershed and Debris Flow Task Force has installed emergency protection materials – straw wattles, compost silt socks, […]

3 mn read The state’s largest watershed protection mission reached 80% completion today. Working quickly to protect hazardous runoff from entering waterways, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) mission-tasked over 500 state personnel to place emergency protective materials throughout burn scar areas in Palisades and Eaton sites. In collaboration with the California Conservation Corps, California […]

3 mn read The hurricane-force firestorm that ravaged areas of Los Angeles this January was historic in size and scope. It required an equally impressive response and recovery effort. As the state’s leadership hub during all major disasters and emergencies, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) responded, directed, and coordinated state and federal resources, and out-of-state […]

4 mn read La tormenta de fuego con fuerza de huracán que asoló áreas de Los Ángeles en enero fue histórica en tamaño y alcance. Requirió un esfuerzo de respuesta y recuperación igualmente impresionante. Como centro de liderazgo del estado durante todos los desastres y emergencias importantes, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador (Cal OES) respondió, […]

3 mn read OVERVIEW After a wildfire, the ash and debris from burned structures contain toxic materials that can potentially runoff into our watershed (creeks, rivers, and waterways) when rainy weather arrives. Toxic materials can result from burned household cleaning products, batteries, or electronics, making watershed protection a critical effort to prevent contaminants from entering our waterways. California, […]

2 mn read With the potential for heavy rainfall and flooding throughout many parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources including swift water rescue teams to respond to any threats near recent burn scar areas. Prepositioned swift water rescue teams include: 1 Cal OES swift water rescue […]