Mendocino Complex Fire Now Largest Fire In California History
Nearly 14,000 firefighters are on the front lines of 17 large wildfires across California. To date, these fires have burned over 619,000 acres and damaged or destroyed over 2,000 structures. Nearly 36,000 residents remain under evacuation. The Mendocino Complex is now the largest fire in state history, and the Carr Fire is now the 12th largest.
Governor Brown Announces Federal Approval of Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Shasta County
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that the White House has approved California's request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration submitted to the President earlier today to help with the impacts of the wildfire in...
Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling Ranch Fire in Mendocino, Lake Counties
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress...
Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Mariposa County Due to Ferguson Fire
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Mariposa County due to the effects of the Ferguson Fire, which has threatened homes and critical infrastructure and caused power outages and the evacuation of...
Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling Cranston Fire in Riverside County
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress...
PODCAST: Heat Wave Hits California – How Bad Is It? Where’s the Hot Spots? What Can You Do?
Check out Episode 49 of the All Hazards Podcast brought to you by Cal OES! California will be blasted with heat advisories and excessive heat warnings as temperatures will be between 10 to 15 degrees above normal Tuesday through Thursday. Why is...
Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling Carr Fire in Shasta County
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to...
Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling Holiday Fire in Santa Barbara County
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to...
Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in San Diego County Due to West Fire
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for San Diego County due to the effects of the West Fire, which has destroyed homes, threatened critical infrastructure and caused the evacuation of residents.
Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Siskiyou County Due to Klamathon Fire
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Siskiyou County due to the effects of the Klamathon Fire, which has destroyed structures, threatened homes and critical infrastructure and caused the evacuation of...
Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling Klamathon Fire in Siskiyou County
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to...
Podcast #48: State Fire Chief Reflects on 40-Year Career as He Prepares to Ride Code-3 into the Sunset
Kim Zagaris, or Chief Z as some call him, is the State Fire and Rescue Chief for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES); he was appointed on April 1, 2001. He admits his appointment rattled cages, nerves and even a few...
Fireworks Not Fun For Everyone
The pageantry and beauty is what makes watching fireworks a timeless tradition. While the spectacle is often enjoyed on a grand scale, especially on the Fourth of July, it can also create a traumatic experience for pet owners. Those same abundance...
Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling Creek Fire in Shasta County
SACRAMENTO– California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources...
Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant to Assist Response Agencies Battling Pawnee Fire in Lake County
SACRAMENTO – California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital...