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5 mn readWhat you need to know: Governor Newsom is announcing the SAFE Task Force to aggressively prioritize and deploy California’s comprehensive network of services to quickly remove encampments on state rights-of-way and help connect people with wrap-around supportive services and shelter. SACRAMENTO — Just over a year after the Governor issued an executive order directing encampment cleanups […]

< 1 mn readThe California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to start preparing now to reduce the stress caused by an emergency. A go-bag contains some essential items you may need in case you need to evacuate your home in a hurry. Pack a Go-Bag When a disaster hits, you might not have […]

2 mn readWhat you need to know: The state will predeploy firefighting resources in five counties ahead of dangerous fire weather conditions. This comes in addition to California’s Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System, which remains available for emergency response support throughout the state where resources are needed. SACRAMENTO – On behalf of Governor Gavin Newsom, the […]

< 1 mn readThe California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to start preparing now to reduce the stress caused by an emergency. A go-bag contains some essential items you may need in case you need to evacuate your home in a hurry. Pack a Go-Bag When a disaster hits, you might not have […]

2 mn readRecognized annually, National Preparedness Month is a reminder to all Californians to take measures to keep you and your loved ones safe when disaster strikes. Here in California, we’re no strangers to natural disasters whether it’s a wildfire or an earthquake, winter storms, or heat waves. Californians need to take steps to stay safe when […]

< 1 mn readSigning up for emergency alerts provides essential time and information ahead of a disaster, as well as updated guidance during, to help ensure the safety of you and your family during an emergency. Every California county offers free emergency alerts to support residents during crises. Enroll in alerts for your residential and workplace counties to […]

2 mn readSACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the predeployment of five fire engines to Trinity County ahead of expected high temperatures, low humidity, and dry lightning. This is in addition to resources predeployed last week in response to elevated heat and critical fire weather forecasted […]

2 mn readSACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the predeployment of eight additional fire engines and three additional water tenders to Placer and Calavares counties through Tuesday ahead of expected high temperatures, low humidity, and dry lightning. This is on top of resources predeployed earlier this week in response to elevated heat and critical […]

2 mn readWhat you need to know: The state continues to take action to protect communities during extreme heat and fire weather conditions. In just the last 24 hours, CAL FIRE aircraft have flown more than 175 hours combined in an aggressive statewide response to several fires. SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s […]