Governor Newsom Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support Caldor Fire Response and Recovery Efforts
SACRAMENTO – Working to bolster the state’s response to the Caldor Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to assist wildfire response and recovery efforts in El Dorado County. The request follows the Presidential...
Statement from Cal OES Director on 20th Anniversary of 9/11
On the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and on United Airlines Flight 93, Mark Ghilarducci, Director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and Homeland Security...
Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel in Five Northern California Counties in Response to Red Flag Warnings
With Red Flag Warnings issued throughout much of Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical firefighting resources to include strike teams of fire engines, firefighters, hand crews,...
Defensible Space: Improve Your Home’s Chance of Surviving a Wildfire
Keep your property lean and green to help protect your family and home. Defensible space, coupled with home hardening, is essential to improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. Defensible space is the buffer you create between a building on your property and...
Cal OES Kicked Off Its 5-Year Update Of The State Hazard Mitigation Plan
The goal of a safe and resilient California through hazard mitigation depends on the planning and actions of state partners across the state. California has initiated a five-year update of the State Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP), which consists of the state’s...
Resources for Californians Impacted by 2021 Wildfires
Even as wildfires continue to burn throughout the state, local, state and federal officials are coordinating to provide resources to affected Californians. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has put together the below available...
Mobile Registration Intake Center Open in Nevada County
SACRAMENTO – A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Mobile Registration Intake Center will open in Grass Valley Friday, September 10, through Sunday, September 12, to serve River Fire survivors in Nevada County. The intake center is part of the ongoing response...
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Lake County Due to Cache Fire
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for Lake County to support the response to the Cache Fire, which caused major damage to homes and other structures. This proclamation will help quicken removal of the resulting hazardous debris...
Essential Earthquake Safety Tips
Millions of California homes are vulnerable to earthquake damage, and most are within 30 miles of an active fault. And many of those older homes may not be seismically strengthened. If your home is among those more vulnerable to shake damage, check out these...
Local Assistance Center to Support French Fire Survivors
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in partnership with local, state, and federal agencies will open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) to aid French Fire survivors in Kern County. The LAC will open in Wofford Heights on September 10-11. LACs...
Mobile Registration Intake Center Open in Placer County
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Mobile Registration Intake Center will open in Auburn Thursday, September 9 and in Colfax Friday, September 10 through Saturday, September 11, to serve River Fire survivors in Placer County. The intake center is part of the...
Caldor Fire Smoke Outlook for September 2, 2021
Fire 210,259 acres, 25% contained. Yesterday, the SW winds continued to push the active fire edge to the east. Today the fire will get a break from high winds, but the hot and dry air mass above will remain through the weekend. Around noon the nighttime inversion will...
California Secures Presidential Emergency Declaration for Caldor Fire
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced that, within hours of California’s request, the White House has approved a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance to bolster the response to the Caldor Fire in El Dorado, Amador, Alpine and Placer...
Governor Newsom Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance for Caldor Fire
SACRAMENTO – Taking action to further support communities impacted by the Caldor Fire and proactively protect the Lake Tahoe region, Governor Gavin Newsom today requested a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance to bolster the emergency...
Disaster Unemployment Assistance has been approved for those impacted by widespread California fires
** As of 9/27/21, Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are now available to fire-impacted individuals in Trinity and Tehama counties. Californians in Trinity and Tehama counties who have been impacted by ongoing wildfires can now file for federal Disaster...
Local Assistance Center to Support Monument Fire Survivors
Trinity County, in conjunction with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), will open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) to support fire survivors from the Monument Fire, which is now the 20th largest wildfire in California history. The...
Smoke/Air Quality Outlook for the Caldor Fire
September 1, 2021 – The US Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program Smoke Outlook for the Caldor Fire for Wednesday. Special Statement: **The fire is scheduled to be under a Red Flag Warning through 11:00 PM tonight. ** Gardnerville Ranchos was...
Registration Begins for Californians Seeking Federal Aid for Dixie, River Fires
As firefighters work to get control of several major wildfires burning across California, registration is underway for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wildfire assistance. Federal assistance may be available for uninsured or underinsured individuals...
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Additional Counties Due to Caldor Fire, Signs Order to Support Wildfire Response and Recovery Efforts
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for Alpine, Amador and Placer counties due to the Caldor Fire, which has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents, including significant portions of South Lake Tahoe. The Governor earlier...
Camp for Children Begins Recovery Process After Bear Fire in Butte County
For thousands of childhood cancer patients, siblings, and parents, Camp Okizu was considered a home away from home. Okizu comes from the Sioux language meaning unity, to come together, to heal from a hurt, to make whole. But healing is what those who love Camp Okizu...
California Deploys Urban Search and Rescue Personnel to Louisiana to Aid Response to Hurricane Ida
SACRAMENTO – At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as Hurricane Ida makes landfall in Louisiana, Governor Gavin Newsom today approved the deployment of urban search and rescue (US&R) specialized personnel to the region to assist in...
Empowering Children in Disaster Preparedness – Youth Programs
Children play an integral role in our community as the leaders of tomorrow, but are often the most vulnerable during a disaster. It’s important to ensure their protection by equipping them with the knowledge needed to identify and react to any given situation....
Stay Connected, Be Informed by Signing Up for Emergency Alerts
As wildfires continue to burn statewide – from San Diego to the Sierra – it’s important to be aware and prepared if ordered to evacuate. Each county in California has an alerting program that residents can sign up for to receive alerts of an...
Back to School? Get your children DISASTER READY this school year.
As California responds to wildfires across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind parents, guardians, and families about the importance of educating children on disaster preparedness. Now is a great time to...Smoke and Sports Don’t Mix
Exertion, deep breathing, and wildfire smoke. They don’t go together. Learn about sports activities when there’s wildfire smoke. Friday Night Football may need to be benched. Links Air Now California Air Resources Board California Interscholastic...
Wildfire Disaster Relief Services in California: How to Help Those Impacted by 2021 Fires
Record-setting wildfires here in California have leveled entire communities and displaced thousands of residents. As the fires continue to burn, relief organizations working alongside the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) are on the ground...
2021 Wildfire Cleanup Coordination Begins for Two Additional Wildfires
Beginning in August 2021, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) mobilized resources at the direction of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for emergency Phase 1 cleanup operations to remove Household Hazardous Waste...
Widespread Evacuations in Effect for Caldor Fire in El Dorado County
Today, fire and law enforcement officials announced that new, widespread evacuation warnings and orders are in effect in El Dorado County due to the Caldor Fire. With extreme fire conditions and unsettled weather in the area, residents in the wider region around Lake...
Update: El Dorado County Extends Local Assistance Center for Caldor Fire
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in coordination with local and state agencies, is providing critical resources to survivors of the Caldor Fire, which has now burned more than 191,000 acres in El Dorado County. A Local Assistance...
Deployment of Mutual Aid Resources Reaches Peak as Fires Burn Statewide
Wildfire season is here. In reality, it never truly disappears. Certainly not with the ever-changing landscape of climate-driven weather that continuously provides optimal extreme fire conditions. In response, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services...
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to French Fire in Kern County
SACRAMENTO – 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 French Fire in Kern County....
California Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support Wildfire Response and Recovery Efforts
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, submitted yesterday, to bolster the ongoing emergency response to wildfires and support impacted communities in...
HABILITAN CENTRO DE ASISTENCIA LOCAL EN EL CONDADO LAKE
La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador (Cal OES), trabajando de la mano con Agencias locales, Estatales y Federales, abrirán las puertas de un Centro de Asistencia Local (LAC), para apoyar a los sobrevivientes del Incendio Cache en el Condado Lake. El...
Local Assistance Center to Support Cache Fire Survivors in Lake County
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in partnership with local, state, and federal agencies will open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) to aid Cache Fire survivors in Lake County. The LAC will be open August 25 to August 27. LACs are...
Governor Newsom Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Aid Wildfire Response and Recovery Efforts
SACRAMENTO – Working to bolster California’s emergency response to multiple wildfires and support impacted communities, Governor Gavin Newsom today requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to assist state and local wildfire response and recovery efforts in...
Prolonged Fire Weather Forces Temporary Closure of 10 California National Forests
With prolonged drought conditions and extreme fire weather contributing to massive wildfires statewide, the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service announced the temporary closure of nine national forests in northern California effective Sunday, Aug. 22...
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Bolster Wildfire Response and Recovery Efforts, Support Impacted Communities
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to support communities impacted by recent wildfires and bolster response and recovery efforts. The order expedites debris removal and cleanup of hazardous waste resulting from the fires; extends the...
State Provides Millions in Recovery Funding to Plumas and Alpine Counties
While unprecedented conditions continue to feed the 2021 wildfire season in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is starting to help impacted counties recover from devastating fires. Today, Cal OES announced Plumas County will...
2021 Wildfire Season Updates & Resources
Emergencies, disasters, hazards, and threats are a part of our work at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Preparing for, responding to, and helping Californians recover from them are a part of our DNA. California is very clearly...
Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel in Northern California Counties as Red Flag Warnings Persist (UPDATED)
Updated: August 20, 2021 As extreme fire weather conditions remain in Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources to include strike teams of fire engines,...Warning: Undefined variable $caweb_first_video in /bitnami/wordpress/wp-content/themes/CAWeb-1.13.0/index.php on line 48
Recovery in Action at Big Basin Redwoods One Year after CZU Complex Fire Burns Park
Big Basin Redwoods State Park has seen its share of nature’s cycle – growth, destruction, renewal. The year 2020 was a wildfire season that the park hadn’t seen in more than 100 years. The CZU Complex Wildfire burned the majority of the park’s 18,000 acres, destroying...
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Caldor Fire in El Dorado County
SACRAMENTO – 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 Caldor Fire, hours after the...
¡NO ESPERE Y EVACUÉ DE INMEDIATO! TODOS LOS CALIFORNIANOS DEBEN ESTAR PREPARADOS
Un 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 como seguir las ordenes de una autoridad....
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in El Dorado County Due to Caldor Fire
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for El Dorado County due to the Caldor Fire, which has burned 6,500 acres, threatening homes and power lines and causing the evacuation of thousands of residents. The Governor earlier today...
Don’t Wait, Evacuate! All Californians Should Be Prepared to Quickly React
An evacuation warning or order can be given at any point during an emergency, so it’s critical for all Californians to know what it means and how to react to law enforcement guidance. Evacuation Warning vs. Evacuation Order An evacuation warning means there’s...
2021 Monument Fire Updates
***Updated 9/20/2021 at 9:00 AM About: The Monument Fire started at 07/30/21 12:28 PM Learn more about acres burned and percent contained here. Current Situation: Monitor and mop up in division G. Continue to improve contingency line to the north. Structure defense...
CENTRO DE ASISTENCIA LOCAL HABILITADO EN EL CONDADO DE PLUMAS
El Incendio Dixie sigue activo en el Noreste de la Sierra Nevada. Hasta el momento, ha consumido más de 700 mil millas cuadradas, destruido más de 1,200 estructuras, propiciando además la evacuación de un total de 8,353 residentes y el despliegue de 6 mil bomberos...
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Monument Fire in Trinity County, Dixie Fire in Lassen County
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured two Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAGs) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Monument Fire burning...