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5 mn read As a series of storms approaches the state, Cal OES continues to monitor the weather around the clock for possible impacts to communities and reminds all Californians to stay prepared for possible flooding. Sandbags can reduce the risk of damage to property. Sandbags are often provided by local government. Contact your city, county, fire […]
2 mn read As an atmospheric river continues to move into Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned swift water rescue teams and local Government Engines. National Weather Service Sacramento is forecasting a moderate to strong atmospheric river. Prolonged periods of rain […]
2 mn read SACRAMENTO – With an atmospheric river expected to arrive in Northern California this weekend, California is pre-deploying resources – including thousands of personnel – to help protect communities from storm impacts. Governor Gavin Newsom has directed the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to coordinate state and local partners to deploy emergency resources to […]
2 mn read California’s largest watershed protection mission in the hurricane-force firestorm’s burn scars is underway, with more than 400 personnel mobilized through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Ash and debris from structures burned in wildfires contain toxic materials, making watershed protection a critical effort to prevent contamination of streams and waterways. Local […]
< 1 mn read With thunderstorms and widespread rainfall in the forecast for Southern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources near burn scar areas. Prepositioned resources include fire engines, hand crews, dozers, dispatchers, a swift water rescue team, one rescue task force and multiple helicopters in two counties – Los […]
2 mn read Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday reminded the residents of Southern California to be vigilant amid wind conditions that threaten to start more fires. The National Weather Service forecasts a “particularly dangerous situation” in Southern California and high winds in some counties through Wednesday. Since Sunday, Governor Newsom has approved and staged 199 engines in Southern […]
2 mn read The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) announced Saturday that Los Angeles area residents looking for information about when they are allowed to return to their homes have access to new tools that easily track when evacuation orders and warnings are lifted. Residents displaced by the Palisades and Eaton fires are encouraged to sign […]
2 mn read With ongoing vigilance to quickly act to protect Californians, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is prepositioning resources in advance of forecast fire weather conditions in several Southern California counties. A wind advisory indicating extreme fire conditions is forecast in Ventura County for Monday, January 20, 2025, at 08:00 through Wednesday, January […]
2 mn read The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services announced Friday it has made a direct request to FEMA to support debris removal on private properties for the Los Angeles wildfires. Debris removal will follow immediately behind the US EPA teams currently on the ground to remove household hazardous material. “We have been in the community for […]
2 mn read Wildfire survivors in California who lost important documents may need replacements to apply for services and help rebuild their lives. This guide provides links and contacts to replace these important documents—all of the organizations listed below offer online resources. Public libraries and other agencies may have computers available to the general public if personal computers […]
