Read more about State Launches Historic Firefighting Partnership with the Pala Band of Mission Indians

State Launches Historic Firefighting Partnership with the Pala Band of Mission Indians

by | Aug 11, 2023 | All

Ahead of peak wildfire season, this partnership amplifies the robust California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System SAN DIEGO – Working to fortify state and local resources to keep Californians safe from all-hazard disasters, the California Governor’s Office of... Read MoreRead more about State Launches Historic Firefighting Partnership with the Pala Band of Mission Indians

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Governor Newsom Deploys Urban Search & Rescue Team to Hawaii to Support Wildfire Response

by | Aug 10, 2023 | All

SACRAMENTO – Moving swiftly to support the response to deadly wildfires in Hawaii, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of resources and urban search and rescue personnel to assist in the coordination and support of emergency operations in the most... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom Deploys Urban Search & Rescue Team to Hawaii to Support Wildfire Response

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Cal OES Awards Additional Resiliency Funding to Disaster Vulnerable Communities

by | Aug 10, 2023 | All

$8.2 million is part of the Prepare California ‘Jumpstart’ Program investing in local infrastructure improvements SACRAMENTO – Delivering on its commitment to build resilient communities in areas of the state most susceptible to disasters, the California Governor’s... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Awards Additional Resiliency Funding to Disaster Vulnerable Communities

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Lightning and Isolated Thunderstorms Could Strike Parts of California This Week

by | Aug 9, 2023 | All

The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is urging Californians to be alert, as remnants of Tropical Cyclone Eugene make their way to the west coast. Moisture is expected across the state, bringing the threat of isolated thunderstorms and lightning... Read MoreRead more about Lightning and Isolated Thunderstorms Could Strike Parts of California This Week

Picture of a wildfire burning trees on a mountain with the following wording - As others run away from a disaster like a wildfire, emergency managers run toward it. To learn more about being an emergency manger and apply for a position at Cal OES, visit the Cal Careers website. Read more about Cal OES Helps Prepare the Next Generation of Emergency Managers

Cal OES Helps Prepare the Next Generation of Emergency Managers

by | Aug 8, 2023 | All

Preparing the next generation of emergency managers, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Nancy Ward spoke at the 2nd Annual Camp ReadyLA event. Director Ward joined other leaders in emergency management and first responders during... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Helps Prepare the Next Generation of Emergency Managers