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
Read moreIt’s been three years since short but intense rainfall created the mudslides and debris flows that devastated Montecito in Santa
Read morePersonal Protective Equipment, or PPE, gives front line health workers, public servants, teachers and so many other essential workers the
Read moreCal OES Deputy Director Ryan Buras explains briefly how important it is to register with FEMA so survivors of wildfires
Read moreIf ya have a minute take a look at this video – it’s only a minute long. And you’ll learn
Read moreLarge swaths of Butte County burned in this year’s North Complex fire. The town of Berry Creek suffered a lot
Read moreRecovery after a wildfire can take many forms and include both man-made and natural resources. Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Read moreIf you are impacted by the on-going wildfires in Lake, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo
Read moreALERTWildfire is a consortium of three universities — University of California San Diego, The University of Nevada, Reno and the
Read moreCal OES and the California Department of Public Health have distributed tens of millions of masks and other pieces of
Read moreAre you considering a career in state government? Well, look no further than Cal OES. We are now looking to
Read moreWARNING: This video may not be suitable for young viewers. The call comes in: Shots fired on a crowded campus.
Read moreCal OES Assistant Chief Charles “Chuck” Tobias was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Continuing Challenge Hazardous Materials
Read moreListos – Spanish for Ready – is a grass-roots disaster preparedness program tailored to meet the needs of Spanish speaking
Read moreFollowing deadly wildfires in Southern California in 1970, the state of California along with Cal OES and various local fire
Read moreThe second live test of California’s Earthquake Early Warning System, aka ShakeAlert, will happen in San Diego County on Thursday,
Read moreParts of California experienced triple-digit temperatures this week, triggering an Excessive Heat Warning for many parts of the Valley. In
Read moreOne week after the Russian River rose above flood stage, flooding thousands of residents in Sonoma County, the cleanup and
Read moreNearly 100 residential properties burned by the Woolsey and Hill Fires in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties have been cleared
Read moreAn atmospheric river will continue to affect California through Thursday, with the potential for flooding around small rivers, creeks and
Read moreWith hazardous travel conditions forecast for the mountains and thunderstorms possible in the valley, California drivers will need to be
Read moreWhen Adam and Alexandria Robbins had to flee their Butte County home due to the Camp Fire, little did they
Read moreThousands of students in Butte County returned to school Monday, December 3, after missing the last three weeks due to
Read moreA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), jointly operated by the State of California’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the
Read moreFirefighters continue to make significant progress along the perimeter of the Ferguson Fire in Mariposa County, allowing Yosemite National Park
Read moreCalifornia’s Mutual Aid system is considered the best in the world, but it relies on local fire departments all over
Read moreNearly 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 moreAnother surge of tropical moisture will arrive in Central California by late week, and could last into the weekend. This
Read moreWhen it comes to search and rescue operations in dangerous winter conditions, training is crucial. In this edition of Inside
Read moreA Special Edition of Inside Look: Find out what made 2017 one for the record books in California. We take
Read moreGo 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 moreThe California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, in conjunction with Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, produced a series of public service
Read moreRecord snowfall in the higher elevations this past season is melting and as a result rivers around California are flowing
Read moreThe five top things to monitor about your pets during the summer. Brought to you by the California Governor’s Office
Read moreYou’ve heard the term “defensible space,” but what does that really mean? We’ll cut through the weeds and show you
Read moreCalifornia approaches another winter uncertain about what Mother Nature has in store for our drought-stricken state. One thing we are
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