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Ahead of Peak Fire Season, Governor Newsom Announces Surge in Firefighting Support

March 30, 2021 Alyson Hanner Budget, california, Emergency Fund, fire crews, firefighting, governor, Governor Gavin Newsom, helitack, Newsom, wildfire, wildfires

SACRAMENTO – Following last year’s record-breaking fire season, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced emergency early action to boost firefighting support

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Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Support Communities Recovering from Wildfires

March 24, 2021 Diana Crofts-Pelayo Cal OES, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, price gouging, wildfire

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order to further assist communities across the state recovering from devastating

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Direct Housing Program Helps North Complex Fire Survivors

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 Diana Crofts-Pelayo Cal OES, california, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Consolidated Debris Removal Program, debris removal, recovery, wildfire

In the weeks following the devastating wildfires that swept through California in 2020, FEMA approved a Direct Housing Program for

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Wildfire Survivors Now Have Until February 1 to Join California’s No-Cost Wildfire Cleanup Program

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 Alyson Hanner 2 Comments 2020 Wildfires, consolidated, Debris, debris removal, federal, hazard trees, property, Right Of Entry, ROE, State, survivors, wildfire

SACRAMENTO – As property owners begin the process of recovering after a wildfire, there are programs and resources available to

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Details Matter When Filing a FEMA Appeal

November 19, 2020 Alyson Hanner 0 Comments disaster, Disaster Assistance, disaster declarations, FEMA, FEMA appeal, wildfire

SACRAMENTO – Survivors who registered with FEMA for federal assistance due to one of California’s two 2020 wildfire disaster declarations receive

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Wildfire Survivors Must Apply To Extend Time For FEMA Rental Assistance

November 9, 2020 Alyson Hanner 0 Comments Butte County, FEMA, FEMA Rental Assistance, Lake County, Lassen County, Monterey County, Napa County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Trinity County, Tulare County, wildfire, Wildfire Survivors, Yolo County

SACRAMENTO – Wildfire survivors who received an initial rental assistance award may be eligible for an extension of that after two

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California Launches Statewide Wildfire Cleanup: State-managed Debris Removal Option Offered by Region

November 9, 2020 Alyson Hanner 2 Comments CalRecycle, Consolidated Debris Removal Program, Debris, phase 1, phase 2, wildfire, wildfire cleanup

SACRAMENTO – The State of California has started the process of safely removing residential wildfire debris from over 5,600 properties

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For Wildfire Survivors, an SBA Disaster loan can be critical to recovery

October 1, 2020 Alyson Hanner 2 Comments 2020 Wildfires, Business Recovery Center, California statewide fires, deadlines, Disaster Loan Outreach Center, Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA, SBA, SBA Disaster Loans, SBA Loans, wildfire

SACRAMENTO –The amount some wildfire survivors receive from insurance, grants and other sources may come up short for repairing or rebuilding

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Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Napa, Sonoma and Shasta Counties, Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Bolster Response to Fires Across State

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 Brad Alexander 0 Comments FEMA Disaster Assistance, fire, Newsom, wildfire

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Napa, Sonoma and Shasta due to

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California Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant for Response Agencies Battling Glass Fire Burning in Napa County

September 27, 2020September 27, 2020 Brad Alexander 3 Comments FMAG, Napa, wildfire

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal

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Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Del Norte, Los Angeles and Mendocino Counties, Signs Order to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires

September 25, 2020 Brad Alexander 2 Comments 2020, Newsom, State of emergency, wildfire

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Del Norte, Los Angeles and Mendocino to bolster

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Governor Gavin Newsom Surveys North Complex Fire in Midst of Climate Crisis

September 11, 2020 Monica Vargas 2 Comments Governor Newsom, wildfire

In just two years, Butte County has suffered two of the deadliest wildfires in CA history Governor Newsom: We are

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Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Siskiyou County Due to Fires

September 10, 2020 Monica Vargas 0 Comments emergency, Emergency proclamation, wildfire

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for the County of Siskiyou due to fires. The fires

Graphic of California Wildfire Resources

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With Red Flag Conditions, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources and Personnel in Eight California Counties

September 7, 2020 Bryan May 0 Comments fire, Prepositioned resources, wildfire

In preparation of dangerous fire weather conditions continuing across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)

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Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties Due to Fire

September 6, 2020 Brad Alexander 1 Comment Governor Newsom, September, State of emergency, wildfire

SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Fresno, Madera and Mariposa due to

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Following Wildfire Caused Power System Disruptions & Near Record Energy Demand, California Takes Action to Conserve Energy

September 6, 2020September 6, 2020 Brad Alexander 0 Comments 2020, CaISO, conserve, energy, fire season, Flex Alert, Governor Newsom, wildfire

State grid is predicted to approach record energy demand today due to an extreme heat storm Governor Newsom & California

Israeli Firefighter Mutual Aid

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Israeli Firefighters Arrive in California to Assist Wildfire Response

August 31, 2020 Brad Alexander 0 Comments california, firefighter, Israel, mutual aid, wildfire

In response to a request from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, a team of 10 Israeli firefighters have

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Wildfire Survivors can Register With FEMA for Assistance

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 Brad Alexander 12 Comments assistance, female, governor newsroom, trump, White House, wildfire

Today, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced

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California Businesses and Residents Affected by Wildfires Urged to Register with FEMA and SBA for Federal Disaster Assistance

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 Jim Kyle 2 Comments FEMA, Newsroom, recovery, wildfire

California businesses and residents who suffered damage or losses from the current and recent wildfires are strongly encouraged to register

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California Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support State’s Response to Northern California Wildfires

August 22, 2020 Monica Vargas 3 Comments declaration, Governor Newsom, wildfire

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster

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Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air due to Wildfire Smoke

August 20, 2020 Monica Vargas 0 Comments Department of Industrial Relations, DIR, smoke, wildfire

Cal/OSHA is reminding employers that California’s protection from wildfire smoke standard is still in effect, and they must take steps

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California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to LNU Lightning Complex Fire in Napa County and Jones Fire in Nevada County

August 18, 2020 Monica Vargas 0 Comments FMAG, wildfire

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today secured two Fire Management Assistance Grants  (FMAGs) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Getty Fire

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Governor Secures FMAG to Assist Response Agencies Battling the Getty Fire in Los Angeles

October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 Jonathan Gudel 0 Comments FMAG, Getty Fire, Los Angeles County, wildfire

SACRAMENTO –  Governor Gavin Newsom secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help

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California Department of Public Health Urges Residents in Wildfire Areas to Stay Indoors to Reduce Smoke Inhalation

October 26, 2019 Monica Vargas 3 Comments CDPH, Health, smoke, wildfire

SACRAMENTO – California State Public Health Officer and Director Dr. Sonia Angell today urged residents in areas where wildfires are

Photo by: Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group

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Podcast Episode #68: Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea Talks Camp Fire One Year Later

October 25, 2019 Shawn Boyd 0 Comments butte county sheriff, CA, Camp Fire, kory l. honea, PARADISE, sheriff kory honea, wildfire

We caught up with Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea just about one year after the Camp Fire broke out, and

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Ahead of Fire Season, Governor Newsom Warns of Wildfire Risk to Urban Communities Across State

April 23, 2019 Monica Vargas 0 Comments governor, Governor Gavin Newsom, wildfire

At site of the Oakland Hills Fire, Governor says all Californians have skin in the game when it comes to

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Cal OES Pre-Positions Critical Fire and Rescue Public Safety Resources Ahead of Storm Impacts

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 Brad Alexander 0 Comments california, county, fight, fire, firefighter, Flood, Los Angeles, nws, prepositioning, Rescue, Riverside, Santa Barbara, southern, Storm, Ventura, weather, weather service, wildfire, winter, woolsey

In preparation for significant rainfall forecasted in areas of recent burn-scarred hillsides throughout Southern California, the Governor’s Office of Emergency

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Cal OES Pre-Positions Critical Firefighting Resources, Personnel in Riverside County

January 30, 2019 Brad Alexander 0 Comments california, county, fight, fire, firefighter, Flood, Los Angeles, nws, Rescue, Riverside, Santa Barbara, southern, Ventura, weather service, wildfire, woolsey

In preparation for intense rainfall in the areas near recent wildfire burn scar zones in Southern California, the Governor’s Office

Photo: NASA Earth Observatory

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With Rain in the Forecast, Cal OES Pre-Positions Critical Firefighting Resources, Personnel in 3 Southern California Counties

January 14, 2019 Brad Alexander 0 Comments california, fight, fire, firefighter, Flood, Los Angeles, nws, Rescue, Santa Barbara, southern, Ventura, weather service, wildfire, woolsey

In preparation for intense rainfall in the areas near recent wildfire burn scar zones in Southern California, the Governor’s Office

Town of Paradise Butte County Recovery Update

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Butte County: Right-of-Entry Center Opens Monday for Debris Removal Program

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018 Brad Alexander 7 Comments Butte, camp, county, fire, recovery, Right Of Entry, ROE, wildfire

A Right-of-Entry (ROE) Center will open Monday, December 10, for property owners to hand in ROE forms and ask questions

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Governor Brown Takes Action to Bolster Wildfire Recovery in Communities Across the State

November 28, 2018 Jim Kyle 0 Comments Camp Fire, hill fire, recovery, wildfire, Woolsey Fire

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued two executive orders to further assist communities recovering from devastating fires – one

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Cal OES Announces Grant Funds for Non-Profit Programs Creating Safer Communities in California

October 12, 2018October 12, 2018 Brad Alexander 3 Comments Cal OES, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, california wildfires, debris removal, Disaster Assistance, Mark Ghilarducci, Mendocino Complex Fire, mutual aid, Preparedness, recovery, wildfire

Today, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services announced the selection for the Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) Non-Profit Pilot Grant

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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Mariposa County Due to Ferguson Fire

July 26, 2018 Bryan May 0 Comments Ferguson Fire, Governor Brown, Governor's Proclamation, Mariposa County, State of emergency, wildfire

SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Mariposa County due to the effects of the Ferguson

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Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant to Assist Response Agencies Battling Pawnee Fire in Lake County

June 24, 2018 Brad Alexander 0 Comments CAL FIRE, Fire Management Assistance Grant, Lake County, lake county sheriff, mutual aid, pawnee fire, wildfire

SACRAMENTO – California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant  (FMAG) from the

Map of wildfire threat index in Santa Ana, California

Source: http://www.weather.gov/sgx/

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Officials Warn of Strong Winds Overnight and Extreme Fire Danger in Southern California through Friday

December 6, 2017December 6, 2017 Cal OES News Center 14 Comments weather, wildfire, Wireless Emergency Alerts

With strong winds expected overnight and extreme fire conditions in the forecast through Friday in Southern California, public safety officials will issue a region-wide emergency alert at 8:00 P.M. PST Wednesday asking residents to stay ready, monitor local news and listen to local authorities.

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Federal Assistance: Help After a Disaster FEMA — Individual Assistance Can Help You Recover

October 15, 2017December 10, 2019 Brad Alexander 0 Comments Drought, earthquake, FEMA, FMAG, Governor Brown, Mark Ghilarducci, Preparedness, Proclamation, recovery, response, State of emergency, wildfire, wildfires

PDF VERSION ENGLISH PDF EN ESPAÑOL Insurance: If you have insurance, you do not have to fille an insurance claim

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Cal OES Director Secures Funds to Assist Response Agencies Battling Mission Fire in Madera County

September 4, 2017September 4, 2017 Brad Alexander 0 Comments FEMA, FMAG, Madera County, Mission Fire, wildfire

Cal OES 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 Mission burning in Madera.

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Cal OES Director Secures Grant to Assist Response Agencies Battling Railroad Fire

September 2, 2017September 3, 2017 Brad Alexander 0 Comments Cal OES, fire, Ghilarducci, grants, hazard, Madera, Mariposa, railroad, recovery, wildfire

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from

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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Butte County Due to Ponderosa Fire

September 1, 2017September 1, 2017 Brad Alexander 0 Comments Butte County, Governor Brown, Ponderosa Fire, Proclamation, wildfire

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Butte County due to the effects of the Ponderosa Fire, which has burned thousands of acres, damaged critical infrastructure, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of residents.

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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Trinity County Due to Helena Fire

August 31, 2017September 1, 2017 Brad Alexander 0 Comments CAL FIRE, Governor Brown, Helena Fire, Proclamation, Trinity County, USFS, wildfire

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Trinity County due to the effects of the Helena Fire, which has burned thousands of acres, damaged critical infrastructure, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of residents.

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Governor Brown Signs Executive Order to Assist Response, Recovery Agencies Battling Detwiler Fire in Mariposa County

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 Brad Alexander 1 Comment Cal OES, fire, Governor Brown, oes, recovery, Rescue, response, wildfire

Today, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed Executive Order B-41-17 to assist response and recovery agencies involved in battling the

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Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling the Detwiller Fire in Mariposa County

July 17, 2017July 18, 2017 Brad Alexander 0 Comments Cal OES, california, detwiller, fire, FMAG, Ghilarducci, Governor Brown, oes, recovery, response, wildfire

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from

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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Santa Barbara County Due to Alamo and Whittier Fires

July 16, 2017July 16, 2017 Cal OES News Center 1 Comment 2017, Alamo Fire, Emergency Declaration, Governor Brown, July, santa barbara county, State of emergency, Whittier Fire, wildfire

SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Santa Barbara County due to the effects

Director Mark Ghilarducci and Kim Zagaris

Cal OES Fire and Rescue Branch Chief and Cal OES Director Mark Ghilarducci look over the state's allocation of mutual aid resources for fire season.

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California’s Fire Mutual Aid System Mobilizing Hundreds of Resources to Wildfires Throughout the State

July 15, 2017July 15, 2017 Brad Alexander 0 Comments Cal OES, california, director, fire, Ghilarducci, Governor Brown, mutual aid, oes, Santa Barbara, wildfire, Zagaris

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 15, 2017) — California’s firefighting mutual aid system continues working at full speed this weekend sending firefighters

Cal O E S banner with Portrait of Director Mark Ghiladucci

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Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling Pilot Fire in San Bernardino County

August 8, 2016August 8, 2016 Brad Alexander 0 Comments caloes, fire, FMAG, grants, Mark Ghilarducci, mutual aid, oes, wildfire

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management

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Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling Goose Fire in Fresno County

July 30, 2016 Brad Alexander 0 Comments Cal OES, FEMA, FMAG, Mark Ghilarducci, wildfire

SACRAMENTO– California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management

Sage Fire Incident Command Post Officials

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Cal OES Director Secures Federal Aid to Assist Agencies Battling Sage Fire Near Stevenson Ranch

July 9, 2016 Cal OES News Center 1 Comment Cal OES, fire, FMAG, Los Angeles County, oes, response, Sage Fire, Santa Clarita Valley, Stevenson Ranch, wildfire, wildfires

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci this evening secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal

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Sobering Aerial View of Erskine Wildfire Destruction in Kern County

June 30, 2016June 30, 2016 Cal OES News Center 0 Comments Calilfornia, erskine fire, kern county, Lake Isabella, wildfire

Now that firefighters are gaining the upper hand on the #ErskineFire, residents of several small communities near Lake Isabella are

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VIDEO: Cal OES Director Gets First-Hand Look at Erskine Fire in Kern County

June 26, 2016June 26, 2016 Brad Alexander 2 Comments erskine, erskine fire, kern, kern county, video, wildfire

Today, Director Mark Ghilarducci of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services traveled to Kern County to get a first-hand assessment

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Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling Erskine Fire in Kern County

June 23, 2016June 23, 2016 Brad Alexander 0 Comments Cal OES, erskine fire, fire, kern county, oes, response, wildfire, wildfires

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal

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