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3 mn readWhat you need to know: The state’s earthquake Early Warning System notified millions of Californians through emergency alerts—some up to 35 seconds before shaking started. SACRAMENTO – Continuing to lead the country in emergency management and disaster preparedness, California’s first-in-the-nation Earthquake Early Warning System—launched under Governor Gavin Newsom’s leadership—provided advance notification to millions of Californians. This […]

2 mn readSACRAMENTO – As Tropical Storm Debby makes its way toward Georgia, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of a specialized team from California to assist in staffing a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Support Team. In close coordination with FEMA, the Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is immediately deploying 10 specialists from California’s Urban Search and […]

< 1 mn read(SPANISH INFORMATION AFTER ENGLISH VERSION) In partnership with Butte County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) in Chico. LACs are activated following disasters to support survivors and businesses suffering disaster-related losses or damages. Each center is locally operated with support from state agencies, federal partners […]

< 1 mn readWith the return of critical fire weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in multiple counties to be able to respond if needed.  The prepositioned fire resources include:  Glenn County: 4 Local […]

2 mn readThunderstorms can happen during any season. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) urges Californians to stay safe when one rolls into their area.  Lightning and thunder are natural phenomena associated with electrical discharges that occur during thunderstorms. Lightning is an electrical discharge, while thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion […]

2 mn readUn aviso u orden de evacuación se dará siempre durante una emergencia, por lo que es importante estar preparados y saber que hacer en caso de una desgracia natural. Por ello, es importante saber en qué consiste cada una y no desestimar  las indicacoines de las autoridades. DIFERENCIA ENTRE ADVERTENCIA Y ORDEN DE EVACUACIÓN Una […]

< 1 mn readWith the return of critical fire weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in Plumas and Sierra counties to be able to respond if needed.  The prepositioned fire resources include:  Plumas County: […]

< 1 mn readThe California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the deployment of funds and is now accepting applications for over $22.5 million in grant funds to bolster cybersecurity at a state and local level. The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) provides state and local governments and federally recognized tribal nations, with […]

2 mn readThe Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) provide supplemental federal assistance to states, local and tribal government to fight fires burning on public (non-federal) or privately owned forest or grassland. The Fire Management Assistance declaration process is initiated when a State submits a request for assistance to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at the time […]

< 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 […]