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< 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 […]
2 mn read(SPANISH INFORMATION AFTER ENGLISH VERSION) In partnership with Tehama County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) at the Red Bluff Community Center (Gym) on Thursday, August 15. LACs are activated following disasters to support survivors and businesses suffering disaster-related losses or damages. Each center is […]
< 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 […]
< 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: Plumas County: 6 Local […]
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< 1 mn read(SPANISH INFORMATION AFTER ENGLISH VERSION) In partnership with Kern County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella on Saturday, August 10. LACs are activated following disasters to support survivors and businesses suffering disaster-related losses or damages. Each center is […]
< 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: Plumas County: 6 Local […]
4 mn readWhen returning home after being evacuated from a fire, many people are overwhelmed with emotions and questions. Is it safe to go home? What should I do or look for when I return home? The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) understands that safety is a main priority after a wildfire. Once you […]
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 […]
