Governor Newsom Announces Appointment of Cal OES Deputy Director of Crisis Communications
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointment: Brian Ferguson, 36, of Sacramento, has been appointed deputy director for crisis communication and public affairs at the Governor's Office of Emergency Services. Ferguson...
Paradise’s Water System after the Camp Fire – Community Meeting & Update
An update of Paradise’s water system and the next steps towards recovery. The Paradise Irrigation District (PID), supported by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), will provide an update to the community based on recent...
Governor Newsom Secures Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance for Earthquakes Near Ridgecrest
SACRAMENTO – Continuing to provide aid and support to those impacted by multiple large magnitude earthquakes near Ridgecrest, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has approved his request for a...
Wildfire Debris Nearly Cleared in Southern California Cleanup Mission
SACRAMENTO – Crews managed by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery are nearing completion of wildfire debris removal from properties destroyed in the Woolsey and Hill fires in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Workers...
Due to Earthquakes, Ridgecrest DMV is Closed Monday
Ridgecrest, California - The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Ridgecrest field office will be closed Monday, July 8, 2019, as the building is inspected for any potential structural damage, and repairs are made after Friday's...
Governor Newsom Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance for Earthquakes near Ridgecrest
SACRAMENTO -- As first responders continue to assess the extent of damage from two significant earthquakes on successive days near the town of Ridgecrest, Governor Gavin Newsom today requested a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct...
Independence Day Debris Removal Operations Suspension
State contractors involved in debris removal operations related to the Woolsey and Hill fires will suspend operations from noon on Wednesday afternoon, July 3, through Monday, July 8, to observe Independence Day weekend, officials at the Debris...
The History of FIRESCOPE in California
Following deadly wildfires in Southern California in 1970, the state of California along with Cal OES and various local fire departments formed FIRESCOPE. "It's an acronym....
Final Inspection Reports for Nearly 85 Percent of Properties Participating in State’s Debris Removal Program Submitted to Local Officials
State officials have submitted final inspections reports to officials in Los Angeles and Ventura counties for 84.99 percent of the 926 properties affected by last November’s Woolsey and Hill fires that are participating in the state’s...
Adventist Community Services begins donating housekeeping supplies to Camp Fire survivors
Adventist Community Services (ACS), the humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, has been involved in disaster response since 1874. At the end of June, with the additional financial support of the Adventist Development and Relief...
Are you Ready? Having a Plan Matters
Disasters can create chaos and confusion. If you aren’t prepared when an emergency happens, you’ll be forced to make decisions in circumstances that could further compromise your safety. It doesn’t matter if it’s extreme heat, power shutdowns or...
Final Inspection Reports for Nearly 80 Percent of Properties Participating in State’s Debris Removal Program Submitted to Local Officials
State officials have submitted final inspections reports to officials in Los Angeles and Ventura counties for 77.97 percent of the 926 properties affected by last November’s Woolsey and Hill fires that are participating in the state’s...
Wildfire Recovery Update – June 24, 2019
The State’s Consolidated Debris Removal Operations continue progressing across fire impacted areas in Northern and Southern California. To date, 5,396 properties have been cleared of Camp Fire ash and debris with more than 1.7 million tons removed...
QUICK LOOK: ShakeAlert Test Goes Down in San Diego June 27, 2019
The second live test of California's Earthquake Early Warning System, aka ShakeAlert, will happen in San Diego County on Thursday, June 27th, at 11am. Be prepared - if you receive the alert on your phone at that time, know that it's likely just a...
More than 98 Percent of Properties Eligible for State Debris Removal Program Cleared of Woolsey, Hill Fire Debris
State contractors have cleared eligible debris from more than 98 percent of the properties affected by the Woolsey and Hill fires in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program, officials with the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in...