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< 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 […]

< 1 mn readBringing together seismic experts and state leaders, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) through the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission is meeting on Thursday, July 18 in Sacramento.  What: Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission Meeting  When: July 18, 2024 at 10 a.m.  How to attend: In-person at Cal OES 10370 […]

< 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 […]