Read more about California Sends Urban Search & Rescue Teams to Vermont to Support Severe Flooding Response

California Sends Urban Search & Rescue Teams to Vermont to Support Severe Flooding Response

by | Jul 10, 2023 | All

SACRAMENTO – As Vermont braces for potentially catastrophic flooding as heavy rainfall continues, California is rapidly deploying urban search and rescue personnel to help those impacted. At the request of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of... Read MoreRead more about California Sends Urban Search & Rescue Teams to Vermont to Support Severe Flooding Response

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Siskiyou County Debris Removal Complete Following 2022 Wildfires

by | Jul 9, 2023 | All

Working quickly to help Californians recover following wildfires that burned through Siskiyou County last year, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) recently completed wildfire debris removal on affected residential properties.  To aid... Read MoreRead more about Siskiyou County Debris Removal Complete Following 2022 Wildfires

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Ready for Anything: Don’t Wait for an Emergency, Prep Now to Reduce Stress Later

by | Jul 7, 2023 | All

California is prone to natural disasters of all kinds including wildfires, earthquakes, extreme heat and more recently, significant flooding. As climate change adds to the frequency and severity of these natural disasters, it’s important to take steps now to ensure... Read MoreRead more about Ready for Anything: Don’t Wait for an Emergency, Prep Now to Reduce Stress Later

With summer temperatures arriving, ensure children's safety when in or near bodies of water. Cal OES logo. Read more about Stay Cool, Stay Safe: Crucial Steps for Children’s Water Safety

Stay Cool, Stay Safe: Crucial Steps for Children’s Water Safety

by | Jul 6, 2023 | All

With warmer temperatures encroaching, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds Californians to prioritize children’s swimming safety. Keep in mind these safety tips when children are swimming: Watch kids when they are in or around... Read MoreRead more about Stay Cool, Stay Safe: Crucial Steps for Children’s Water Safety

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Cal OES Announces Approval of More than $583,000 in CDAA Funding to Help Placer County Cover December 2021 Winter Storms Response Costs

by | Jul 3, 2023 | All

SACRAMENTO — The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the approval last month of $583,456.50 in California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding to help Placer County cover eligible costs of clearing roadways and access... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Announces Approval of More than $583,000 in CDAA Funding to Help Placer County Cover December 2021 Winter Storms Response Costs