Paradise Residents Will Soon Enjoy a Break from the Heat Thanks to Paradise Irrigation District, Cal Fire and Paradise Recreation & Parks District
The filling of the Paradise Recreation & Parks community pool in Paradise arrives just in time to beat the heat. The swimming pool at the Paradise Aquatic Park at 5600 Recreation Drive was filled on July 11, 2019 with the help of local Cal Fire...
Wildfire Recovery Update – July 12, 2019
This week, state-managed wildfire debris removal crews in Southern California removed the last loads of debris from properties in Los Angeles and Ventura County that were destroyed in the Woolsey and Hill fires. State and local leaders reflected on...
One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded California small businesses of the Aug. 12, 2019, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan...
Ridgecrest Earthquake Response & Recovery
This is a look at the first couple of days of the response and recovery effort for the Ridgecrest/Trona Earthquakes that occurred on July 4, 5, 2019. Links Cal OES Home Cal OES Facebook Cal OES Twitter City of Ridgecrest Ridgecrest PD...
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...