Images from the Montecito Mudslides on January 9, the Three Year Anniversary
It’s been three years since short but intense rainfall created the mudslides and debris flows that devastated Montecito in Santa
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PPE Distribution Reaches One Billion Units Milestone
Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, gives front line health workers, public servants, teachers and so many other essential workers the
Read moreThe SBA and Disaster Assistance for Wildfire Survivors
Cal OES Deputy Director Ryan Buras explains briefly how important it is to register with FEMA so survivors of wildfires
Read moreCal OES Top 3 News Items for the Week of November 4, 2020
If ya have a minute take a look at this video – it’s only a minute long. And you’ll learn
Read moreCal OES Coordinates Watershed Protection Measures in Burn Scarred Areas of California
Large swaths of Butte County burned in this year’s North Complex fire. The town of Berry Creek suffered a lot
Read moreBig Basin Redwoods State Park Begins Recovery After CZU Lightning Fire
Recovery after a wildfire can take many forms and include both man-made and natural resources. Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Read moreWhat to do if your property is damaged or destroyed in a wildfire
If you are impacted by the on-going wildfires in Lake, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo
Read moreALERTWildfire Camera Network Keeps Watch On California Wildfires
ALERTWildfire is a consortium of three universities — University of California San Diego, The University of Nevada, Reno and the
Read moreCalifornia Distributes Tens Of Millions Of Masks, Personal Protective Equipment
Cal OES and the California Department of Public Health have distributed tens of millions of masks and other pieces of
Read moreVirtual Job Fair Connects You to Dozens of Openings at Cal OES That Need to be Filled Now!
Are you considering a career in state government? Well, look no further than Cal OES. We are now looking to
Read moreActive Shooter Training: Behind The Scenes With First Responders
WARNING: This video may not be suitable for young viewers. The call comes in: Shots fired on a crowded campus.
Read moreCal OES Assistant Chief Presented With Lifetime Achievement Award
Cal OES Assistant Chief Charles “Chuck” Tobias was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Continuing Challenge Hazardous Materials
Read moreAre You Listos (Ready)?
Listos – Spanish for Ready – is a grass-roots disaster preparedness program tailored to meet the needs of Spanish speaking
Read moreThe History of FIRESCOPE in California
Following deadly wildfires in Southern California in 1970, the state of California along with Cal OES and various local fire
Read moreQUICK 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,
Read moreThe 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
Read moreCleanup Underway As Sonoma County Residents Recover From Russian River Flooding
One week after the Russian River rose above flood stage, flooding thousands of residents in Sonoma County, the cleanup and
Read moreDebris Cleanup Continues In Los Angeles, Ventura Counties
Nearly 100 residential properties burned by the Woolsey and Hill Fires in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties have been cleared
Read moreVIDEO: Sonoma County Flooding News Update
An atmospheric river will continue to affect California through Thursday, with the potential for flooding around small rivers, creeks and
Read moreCHP: “You Need To Be Prepared Before You Travel”
With hazardous travel conditions forecast for the mountains and thunderstorms possible in the valley, California drivers will need to be
Read moreQuick Look: Camp Fire Family Of 8 Grateful For FEMA Housing
When Adam and Alexandria Robbins had to flee their Butte County home due to the Camp Fire, little did they
Read moreButte County Welcomes Thousands Of Students Back To School
Thousands of students in Butte County returned to school Monday, December 3, after missing the last three weeks due to
Read moreCarr Fire Survivors: Assistance Center Now Open in Redding
A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), jointly operated by the State of California’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the
Read moreYosemite Valley Reopens To Visitors As Firefighters Continue To Gain on Ferguson Fire
Firefighters continue to make significant progress along the perimeter of the Ferguson Fire in Mariposa County, allowing Yosemite National Park
Read moreMutual Aid Comes In From All Over State, Country & World For Largest Fire In California History
California’s Mutual Aid system is considered the best in the world, but it relies on local fire departments all over
Read moreMendocino Complex Fire Now Largest Fire In California History
Nearly 14,000 firefighters are on the front lines of 17 large wildfires across California. To date, these fires have burned over 619,000 acres and damaged or destroyed over 2,000 structures. Nearly 36,000 residents remain under evacuation. The Mendocino Complex is now the largest fire in state history, and the Carr Fire is now the 12th largest.
Read moreFear and Respect the Flash Flood, Play it Safe and Live
Another surge of tropical moisture will arrive in Central California by late week, and could last into the weekend. This
Read moreMount Shasta Search And Rescue Training
When it comes to search and rescue operations in dangerous winter conditions, training is crucial. In this edition of Inside
Read more2017 Year In Review
A Special Edition of Inside Look: Find out what made 2017 one for the record books in California. We take
Read moreInside Look: What Happens When First Responders Need Your Help?
Go behind the scenes and see how everyday citizens are training to be prepared when disasters strike. Learn what it takes to become a member of CERT – Community Emergency Response Teams.
Read moreMore PSA “Deadly Silence: Are You Listening” Versions Released
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, in conjunction with Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, produced a series of public service
Read moreRiver Safety During Peak Flows Throughout California
Record snowfall in the higher elevations this past season is melting and as a result rivers around California are flowing
Read moreSave Your Pet’s Life with These Simple Summer Tips
The five top things to monitor about your pets during the summer. Brought to you by the California Governor’s Office
Read moreCal OES INSIDE LOOK: Protect Your Home From Wildfire
You’ve heard the term “defensible space,” but what does that really mean? We’ll cut through the weeds and show you
Read morePreparation is Key to Weathering a Wet Winter
California approaches another winter uncertain about what Mother Nature has in store for our drought-stricken state. One thing we are
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