Podcast #64: CERT Members from Around US Gather in San Diego for Notable Preparedness Milestone
California Volunteers, together with the Office of the Governor, announced on May 30, 2019, they kicked off the California For All CERT and Listos Preparedness Conference during an opening ceremony in San Diego, CA on Thursday, May 30, according...
Cal OES to Use Wireless Emergency Alert to Test Earthquake Early Warning System in San Diego County
SACRAMENTO - The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services together with the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services and the United States Geological Survey will be conducting a public notification test at 11 a.m. on June 27, 2019,...
The Heat Is On, And What Is a PSPS?
Parts of California experienced triple-digit temperatures this week, triggering an Excessive Heat Warning for many parts of the Valley. In this Inside Look, we'll show you some simple ways to avoid the heat and how to stay cool during the hottest...
State Debris Removal Officials Remind Owners of Properties Cleared of Debris From Woolsey and Hill Fires That More Work Is Needed before Reconstruction Can Start
Officials coordinating the removal of debris caused by the Woolsey and Hill fires today reminded property owners participating in the state's Consolidated Debris Removal Program that the removal of debris from their properties is not the end of the...
More than 600 Final Inspection Reports for Properties Affected by Woolsey Fire Submitted to Counties
State officials at the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas have submitted final inspection reports to local officials in Los Angeles and Ventura counties for more than 600 of the 932 properties affected by the Woolsey and Hill...
Governor Newsom Announces Appointment of Deputy Director of Recovery Operations
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointment: Ryan Buras, 43, of Davidsonville, Maryland, has been appointed deputy director of recovery operations in the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Buras has been...
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Support Schools Impacted by Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to extend relief for schools and students impacted by last year’s devastating Camp, Woolsey and Hill fires. The order ensures continuity in education for displaced students, and...
More than 94 Percent of Properties Eligible for State Debris Removal Program Cleared of Woolsey, Hill Fire Debris
State contractors have cleared eligible debris from more than 94 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...
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness as Temperatures Rise Across the State
Oakland—Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers to protect their outdoor workers from heat illness as temperatures rise throughout California. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for triple-digit temperatures today in Fresno, Kern,...
More than 500 Final Inspection Reports for Properties Affected by Woolsey Fire Submitted to Counties
State officials at the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas have submitted final inspection reports to local officials in Los Angeles and Ventura counties for more than 500 of the 934 properties affected by the Woolsey and Hill...
Final Inspection Reports for More than 50 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 50.2 percent of the 924 properties affected by last November’s Woolsey and Hill fires that are participating in the state’s Consolidated...
Nearly 800 Properties Affected by Woolsey, Hill Fires Cleared of Structural Debris
State contractors have removed debris generated by the Woolsey and Hill fires from nearly 800 properties in Los Angeles and Ventura counties whose owners are participating in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program, officials with the...
Australian Delegation of Top Emergency Managers Visit Cal OES to Share Best Practices and More
In this episode of All Hazards we chat with three members of a delegation from a high level of Australia’s emergency management leadership. They are visiting Cal OES for strategic discussions on how both California and Australian representatives...
Debris Removal Crews, Operations Center to Suspend Operations during Memorial Day Weekend
State contractors involved in debris removal operations related to the Woolsey and Hill fires will suspend operations from Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27, to observe Memorial Day weekend, officials at the Debris Removal Operations Center...
State Debris Removal Officials Urge Cyclists to Use Caution When Using Canyons Roads in Recent Burn Areas
As the rainy season in Southern California tapers off and more cyclists are using the roads, officials with the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas are urging cyclists in areas affected by last November’s Woolsey and Hill fires to...