Debris removal crews continue to make quick work of clearing remnants from 2021’s worst wildfires. Crews have begun the identification and removal of hazardous trees statewide. This week, the felling and removing of hazard trees in El Dorado County...
A lot of words get thrown around in the world of emergency response without thinking twice about who's hearing it and what it means to them. But in the Cal OES world, there's one word that affects just about every staff member, and certainly those...
Unsettled weather has impacted much of California with multiple rounds of rain, heavy snow, and gusty winds. This has prompted widespread road closures, power outages, and high avalanche risks across the Sierra. Below you will find open Shelters...
Mark Ghilarducci, Director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), issued the following statement regarding the state's response to ongoing winter storms: Director, Mark Ghilarducci (English):...
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in several counties across the state to support the ongoing response to recent winter storms. The emergency proclamation supports response and recovery efforts, including...