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3 mn readCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is expediting the deployment of funds and is now accepting applications for $76 million in grant funding available to bolster safety and security for nonprofits  — including synagogues, mosques, and Black and LGBTQ+ organizations — that are at higher risk of hate-based crimes. “An attack against any […]

< 1 mn readSACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Plumas County due to the Gold Complex Fire and in Butte and Tehama counties due to the Park Fire. The fires have together burned more than 181,000 acres, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents, destroying homes and threatening critical infrastructure. The Governor […]

< 1 mn readSACRAMENTO – Working quickly to bring in additional funding and resources to help fight the rapidly burning Park Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California last night secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the fire burning in Butte County. The […]

< 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: 5 Local […]

3 mn read  The 30th edition of the Summer Olympic Games will kick off with opening ceremonies this week in Paris, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has been in communication with the organizing committee to share information regarding the security strategy plan that will be implemented. The 2028 Olympic Games will take […]

4 mn read  Esta semana en París, se pone en marcha la edición 30 de los juegos olímpicos de verano y la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) ha estado en comunicación con el comité organizador para intercambiar información sobre el dispositivo de seguridad que será implementado. Comunicación que se ha tornado […]

< 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:  Lake County: 4 Local […]

< 1 mn readSACRAMENTO – Working quickly to bring in additional funding and resources to help fight the rapidly burning Hawarden Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the fire burning in Riverside County. […]

< 1 mn readWith an increased threat of thunderstorms and dry lightning over the weekend, the risk of wildfire remains high. 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 […]

2 mn readSACRAMENTO – Amid hot and dry conditions that have sparked multiple large wildfires in Oregon, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of firefighting personnel and equipment from local fire agencies to assist. This week, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency over the threat caused by wildfires currently burning tens of thousands […]