With Red Flag Conditions, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources and Personnel in Eight California Counties
In preparation of dangerous fire weather conditions continuing across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources to include strike teams of fire...
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to El Dorado Fire in San Bernardino County
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the El...
Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties Due to Fire
SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Fresno, Madera and Mariposa due to the Creek Fire; for San Bernardino County due to the El Dorado Fire; and for San Diego County due to the Valley Fire....
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Creek Fire in Fresno, Madera Counties
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Creek...
Following Wildfire Caused Power System Disruptions & Near Record Energy Demand, California Takes Action to Conserve Energy
State grid is predicted to approach record energy demand today due to an extreme heat storm Governor Newsom & California energy agencies move aggressively to reduce demand and free up energy capacity for Labor Day weekend Last month, Governor...
With Red Flag Conditions, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources and Personnel in Seven California Counties
In preparation of dangerous fire weather conditions anticipated to impact several Southern California Counties, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources to include strike teams of...
Six Counties Receive Federal Help with Wildfire Debris Removal
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that Lake, Monterey, Napa, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma counties have been designated to receive federal assistance for debris removal under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program. On...
Cooling Centers Open as Heatwave Creeps Back into California this Weekend
A significant warming trend will bring High Risk to Very High Risk heat impacts for much of the state through the holiday weekend. Temperatures of 10-20 degrees above normal for Sunday and Monday are expected, while the overnight hours will not...
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 722,283 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results...
Edgy Public Awareness Campaign Aims to Curb Labor Day Gatherings
SACRAMENTO – As Labor Day approaches, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is reminding Californians about a recently launched bilingual public awareness campaign on the dangers of spreading COVID-19 in social gatherings. The campaign...
Energy Conservation Needed as Extreme Heat Returns to California
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is reminding Californians to take extra precautions to stay safe as another statewide heat wave is expected through Labor Day weekend. Excessive heat warnings have been issued by the National...
Governor Newsom Signs Emergency Proclamation to Free Up Additional Energy Capacity Amid Heat Wave
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an emergency proclamation to free up additional energy capacity amid extreme temperatures across California. The proclamation permits power plants to generate more power by suspending certain...
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order in Response to COVID-19
SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order extending consumer protections against price gouging through March 4, 2021 as California continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The protections generally prohibit sellers...
State Parks Advises Californians to Plan Ahead This Labor Day Weekend Amid COVID-19 and Wildfires
California State Parks advises Californians to plan ahead this Labor Day weekend since 46 units remain fully closed due to COVID-19 and wildfires. The department is also closing all state beaches in Monterey County and implementing full or partial...
Cal/OSHA Reminder: Employers Must Take Steps to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers with outdoor workers to take steps to prevent heat illness during a period of high heat across the state. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat watches in effect for most parts of California...