Disasters can happen in California at any moment. Living in a state with the potential for wildfires, earthquakes, mudslides, flooding, tsunamis and more, it's important to consider which disaster could potentially affect your area. Making a plan...
2020 Statewide Wildfires Debris Removal Update: Over 80 percent of properties have completed the debris clean up stage SACRAMENTO – The remains of 2020 wildfire survivors’ homes and property -- burned metal, concrete, ash and contaminated soil --...
As California continues to deal extreme weather events, everyone living in our state should take steps now to prepare themselves and their families for events like a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), rolling blackouts and extreme weather events....
Following some of the most destructive and costly fire seasons in California history, your role in fire preparedness and the importance of defensible space have never been more clear. You’ve heard the term “defensible space,” but what does that...
Ahead of peak fire season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) this week announced the transfer of five new Type VI engines to local fire jurisdictions as part of the California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System. The...