Camp Fire Debris Cleanup Running Ahead of Schedule
In a significant milestone in the recovery and rebuilding of the Town of Paradise and Butte County following last year’s devastating wildfire, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announced that crews managed by the California Department of...
Cal/OSHA High Heat Advisory: Employers Must Provide Shade for Outdoor Workers
Oakland—As temperatures are projected to reach highs in the triple digits across the Central Valley from Merced to Bakersfield and parts of the central coast, Cal/OSHA reminds employers with outdoor workers that shade must be made available at all times, and must be...
State Agencies, Debris Removal Contractors Partner to Reinforce Safety
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), CalRecycle, California Highway Patrol (CHP) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) officials, along with contractors supporting the State’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program, met to...
Adventist Community Services Distributing More Free Housing Kits to Camp Fire Survivors
Adventist Community Services (ACS) has scheduled two more opportunities for Camp Fire survivors currently living at temporary group housing sites to collect free kits containing various household cooking and cleaning essentials. The locations and times are as follows:...
Help Available for Survivors of California 2018 Fire Disasters
SACRAMENTO – A newly launched assistance program offers help for people who need resources to recover from the wildfire disasters that struck late in 2018 in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) is working to connect...
Wildfire Recovery Update – July 19, 2019
In Northern California, the State’s Consolidated Debris Removal Operations continue progressing across Camp Fire impacted areas. To date, 7,575 properties have been cleared of qualified ash and debris with more than 2.4 million tons removed throughout Butte County....
Podcast #65: Grocers Considered ‘Initial Responders’ Following Ridgecrest Earthquakes, Disasters
In this episode (#65) of All Hazards, we talk about the important relationship between Cal OES and the private sector. We sit down with two people who have forged a working relationship that exemplifies the symbiotic nature of disaster response and recovery teamwork....
The Cal OES Debris Removal Operation Center (DROC) Provides Tentative Start Dates, Schedule for Debris Removal
Cal OES and CalRecycle, in coordination with local partners, will now provide tentative start dates and a tentative schedule as part of the State’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program. The DROC Survivor Support Unit (SSU) is now able to provide a tentative timeframe,...
Paradise Town Leaders Hear Lessons Learned From the Worst Wildfire in Texas History
During Labor Day weekend of 2011, three separate fires merged into one to form the Bastrop County Complex Fire approximately 35 miles east of Austin, TX. Over the course of five long weeks, it consumed over 34,000 acres, destroyed almost 1,700 homes and 28 businesses,...
Paradise Residents Will Soon Enjoy a Break from the Heat Thanks to Paradise Irrigation District, Cal Fire and Paradise Recreation & Parks District
The filling of the Paradise Recreation & Parks community pool in Paradise arrives just in time to beat the heat. The swimming pool at the Paradise Aquatic Park at 5600 Recreation Drive was filled on July 11, 2019 with the help of local Cal Fire Engine 83. The...
Wildfire Recovery Update – July 12, 2019
This week, state-managed wildfire debris removal crews in Southern California removed the last loads of debris from properties in Los Angeles and Ventura County that were destroyed in the Woolsey and Hill fires. State and local leaders reflected on the debris removal...
One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded California small businesses of the Aug. 12, 2019, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury...
Ridgecrest Earthquake Response & Recovery
This is a look at the first couple of days of the response and recovery effort for the Ridgecrest/Trona Earthquakes that occurred on July 4, 5, 2019. Links Cal OES Home Cal OES Facebook Cal OES Twitter City of Ridgecrest Ridgecrest PD Facebook Kern...
Governor Newsom Announces Appointment of Cal OES Deputy Director of Crisis Communications
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointment: Brian Ferguson, 36, of Sacramento, has been appointed deputy director for crisis communication and public affairs at the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Ferguson has been...
Paradise’s Water System after the Camp Fire – Community Meeting & Update
An update of Paradise’s water system and the next steps towards recovery. The Paradise Irrigation District (PID), supported by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), will provide an update to the community based on recent water testing and...
Governor Newsom Secures Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance for Earthquakes Near Ridgecrest
SACRAMENTO – Continuing to provide aid and support to those impacted by multiple large magnitude earthquakes near Ridgecrest, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has approved his request for a Presidential Emergency...
Wildfire Debris Nearly Cleared in Southern California Cleanup Mission
SACRAMENTO – Crews managed by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery are nearing completion of wildfire debris removal from properties destroyed in the Woolsey and Hill fires in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Workers cleared more than 419,000...
Due to Earthquakes, Ridgecrest DMV is Closed Monday
Ridgecrest, California – The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Ridgecrest field office will be closed Monday, July 8, 2019, as the building is inspected for any potential structural damage, and repairs are made after Friday’s...
Governor Newsom Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance for Earthquakes near Ridgecrest
SACRAMENTO — As first responders continue to assess the extent of damage from two significant earthquakes on successive days near the town of Ridgecrest, Governor Gavin Newsom today requested a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal...Independence Day Debris Removal Operations Suspension
State contractors involved in debris removal operations related to the Woolsey and Hill fires will suspend operations from noon on Wednesday afternoon, July 3, through Monday, July 8, to observe Independence Day weekend, officials at the Debris Removal Operations...Warning: Undefined variable $caweb_first_video in /bitnami/wordpress/wp-content/themes/CAWeb-1.13.0/index.php on line 48
The History of FIRESCOPE in California
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5zcR9EnQ_0&w=560&h=315] Following deadly wildfires in Southern California in 1970, the state of California along with Cal OES and various local fire departments formed FIRESCOPE. “It’s an acronym....
Final Inspection Reports for Nearly 85 Percent of Properties Participating in State’s Debris Removal Program Submitted to Local Officials
State officials have submitted final inspections reports to officials in Los Angeles and Ventura counties for 84.99 percent of the 926 properties affected by last November’s Woolsey and Hill fires that are participating in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal...
Adventist Community Services begins donating housekeeping supplies to Camp Fire survivors
Adventist Community Services (ACS), the humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, has been involved in disaster response since 1874. At the end of June, with the additional financial support of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), they...
Are you Ready? Having a Plan Matters
Disasters can create chaos and confusion. If you aren’t prepared when an emergency happens, you’ll be forced to make decisions in circumstances that could further compromise your safety. It doesn’t matter if it’s extreme heat, power shutdowns or wildfires; the more...
Final Inspection Reports for Nearly 80 Percent of Properties Participating in State’s Debris Removal Program Submitted to Local Officials
State officials have submitted final inspections reports to officials in Los Angeles and Ventura counties for 77.97 percent of the 926 properties affected by last November’s Woolsey and Hill fires that are participating in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal...
Wildfire Recovery Update – June 24, 2019
The State’s Consolidated Debris Removal Operations continue progressing across fire impacted areas in Northern and Southern California. To date, 5,396 properties have been cleared of Camp Fire ash and debris with more than 1.7 million tons removed in Northern...Warning: Undefined variable $caweb_first_video in /bitnami/wordpress/wp-content/themes/CAWeb-1.13.0/index.php on line 48
QUICK LOOK: ShakeAlert Test Goes Down in San Diego June 27, 2019
The second live test of California’s Earthquake Early Warning System, aka ShakeAlert, will happen in San Diego County on Thursday, June 27th, at 11am. Be prepared – if you receive the alert on your phone at that time, know that it’s likely just a...
More than 98 Percent of Properties Eligible for State Debris Removal Program Cleared of Woolsey, Hill Fire Debris
State contractors have cleared eligible debris from more than 98 percent of the properties affected by the Woolsey and Hill fires in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program, officials with the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas reported...
Appointments Secretary Mona Pasquil Rogers to Depart, Appointed Senior Advisor at Cal OES
SACRAMENTO — Mona Pasquil Rogers will continue to serve in the administration as senior advisor at the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. “Mona is a consummate public servant. Her energy, wit and enthusiasm have been an essential part of getting...
Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Adopt Effective Procedures to Protect All Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
Oakland—Cal/OSHA is urging all employers to protect outdoor workers from heat illness as temperatures in parts of California will remain over 90 and 100 degrees for the next two weeks. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for a period of hot weather...
Nearly 700 Final Inspection Reports for Properties Affected by Woolsey Fire Submitted to Counties
State officials at the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas have submitted final inspection reports to local officials in Los Angeles and Ventura counties for nearly 700 of the 926 properties affected by the Woolsey and Hill fires that are eligible for...
More than 900 Properties Cleared of Eligible Structural Debris Caused by Woolsey and Hill Fires
State contractors have removed debris generated by the Woolsey and Hill fires from more than 900 properties in Los Angeles and Ventura counties whose owners are participating in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program, officials with the Debris Removal...
Podcast #64: CERT Members from Around US Gather in San Diego for Notable Preparedness Milestone
California Volunteers, together with the Office of the Governor, announced on May 30, 2019, they kicked off the California For All CERT and Listos Preparedness Conference during an opening ceremony in San Diego, CA on Thursday, May 30, according to their own...
Cal OES to Use Wireless Emergency Alert to Test Earthquake Early Warning System in San Diego County
SACRAMENTO – The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services together with the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services and the United States Geological Survey will be conducting a public notification test at 11 a.m. on June 27, 2019, using the...Warning: Undefined variable $caweb_first_video in /bitnami/wordpress/wp-content/themes/CAWeb-1.13.0/index.php on line 48
The Heat Is On, And What Is a PSPS?
Parts of California experienced triple-digit temperatures this week, triggering an Excessive Heat Warning for many parts of the Valley. In this Inside Look, we’ll show you some simple ways to avoid the heat and how to stay cool during the hottest times of the...
State Debris Removal Officials Remind Owners of Properties Cleared of Debris From Woolsey and Hill Fires That More Work Is Needed before Reconstruction Can Start
Officials coordinating the removal of debris caused by the Woolsey and Hill fires today reminded property owners participating in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program that the removal of debris from their properties is not the end of the process and...
More than 600 Final Inspection Reports for Properties Affected by Woolsey Fire Submitted to Counties
State officials at the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas have submitted final inspection reports to local officials in Los Angeles and Ventura counties for more than 600 of the 932 properties affected by the Woolsey and Hill fires that are...
Governor Newsom Announces Appointment of Deputy Director of Recovery Operations
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointment: Ryan Buras, 43, of Davidsonville, Maryland, has been appointed deputy director of recovery operations in the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Buras has been director of the National...
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Support Schools Impacted by Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to extend relief for schools and students impacted by last year’s devastating Camp, Woolsey and Hill fires. The order ensures continuity in education for displaced students, and extends waivers that...
More than 94 Percent of Properties Eligible for State Debris Removal Program Cleared of Woolsey, Hill Fire Debris
State contractors have cleared eligible debris from more than 94 percent of the properties affected by the Woolsey and Hill fires in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program, officials with the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas reported...
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness as Temperatures Rise Across the State
Oakland—Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers to protect their outdoor workers from heat illness as temperatures rise throughout California. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for triple-digit temperatures today in Fresno, Kern, Kings and Tulare...
More than 500 Final Inspection Reports for Properties Affected by Woolsey Fire Submitted to Counties
State officials at the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas have submitted final inspection reports to local officials in Los Angeles and Ventura counties for more than 500 of the 934 properties affected by the Woolsey and Hill fires that are...
Final Inspection Reports for More than 50 Percent of Properties Participating in State’s Debris Removal Program Submitted to Local Officials
State officials have submitted final inspections reports to officials in Los Angeles and Ventura counties for 50.2 percent of the 924 properties affected by last November’s Woolsey and Hill fires that are participating in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal...
Nearly 800 Properties Affected by Woolsey, Hill Fires Cleared of Structural Debris
State contractors have removed debris generated by the Woolsey and Hill fires from nearly 800 properties in Los Angeles and Ventura counties whose owners are participating in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program, officials with the Debris Removal Operations...
Australian Delegation of Top Emergency Managers Visit Cal OES to Share Best Practices and More
In this episode of All Hazards we chat with three members of a delegation from a high level of Australia’s emergency management leadership. They are visiting Cal OES for strategic discussions on how both California and Australian representatives coordinate and respond...
Debris Removal Crews, Operations Center to Suspend Operations during Memorial Day Weekend
State contractors involved in debris removal operations related to the Woolsey and Hill fires will suspend operations from Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27, to observe Memorial Day weekend, officials at the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas...
State Debris Removal Officials Urge Cyclists to Use Caution When Using Canyons Roads in Recent Burn Areas
As the rainy season in Southern California tapers off and more cyclists are using the roads, officials with the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas are urging cyclists in areas affected by last November’s Woolsey and Hill fires to use caution due to...
750 Properties Affected by Woolsey, Hill Fires Cleared of Structural Debris
State contractors have removed debris generated by the Woolsey and Hill fires from the first 750 properties in Los Angeles and Ventura counties whose owners are participating in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program, officials with the Debris Removal...