In the days leading up to the Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) implemented by PG&E, Cal OES Fire and Rescue staff coordinated with local Operational Areas (counties) to preposition fire apparatus and personnel to augment local resources in...
California has not been alone in feeling the intense effects of global climate change. In recent years, wildfires have captured the headlines and the record books across the Western United States, as well as in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2016-17...
Cal OES Assistant Chief Charles “Chuck” Tobias was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Continuing Challenge Hazardous Materials Workshop in Sacramento this week. “It’s really quite an honor", said Tobias. "To be recognized by your...
Thousands of Californians are now more prepared for the next disaster. With historic Old Sacramento as the backdrop, the 14th annual California’s Preparedness Day invited the community to learn about disaster preparedness through a litany of...
PUBLIC COMMUNITY MEETING - Monday, September 16th, 6-9pm Paradise Alliance Church 6491 Clark Road, Paradise, CA Presented by Paradise Irrigation District For the latest updates on the outstanding progress made toward the Restoration of...