Keep Your Family & Pets Safe: Safety Tips for Generators
Centro de Asistencia Local en el Condado Sacramento
El pasado 11 de octubre se desató un incendio en la comunidad de Brannan/Isleton Island en el Condado de Sacramento, afectando a decenas de familias. Por ello, esta semana será habilitado un Centro de Asistencia Local. Es un trabajo en conjunto de...
Local Assistance Center Planned for Sacramento County Fire Survivors
In response to the Brannan/Isleton Island Fire in Sacramento County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in partnership with local, state, and federal agencies announced the opening of a Local Assistance Center (LAC) to...
FEMA Mobile Application Center to Open in Greenville
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Representatives from both FEMA and Cal OES will be present at a FEMA Mobile Application Unit this weekend to offer help to disaster survivors in Greenville. WHO: Federal Emergency Management Agency WHAT: FEMA Mobile...
Moving Swiftly to Remove Debris from Properties Impacted by 2021 Wildfires, State Launches Dashboard to Track Progress
Today, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announces the launch of the 2021 Debris Removal Dashboard to track the state’s efforts to remove structural wildfire debris from properties impacted by the 2021 wildfires. So...
California Secures Assistance for Businesses Impacted by Southern California Oil Spill
SACRAMENTO – Working to support the business community impacted by the oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach earlier this month, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved federal...
Wildfire Debris Removal Begins in Plumas County
With most properties in Plumas County cleared of household hazardous waste, today the state is starting wildfire debris removal as part of California’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program. The program, administered by the California Governor’s...
Emergency Food Benefits Available for Eligible Wildfire Survivors
If you live or work in an area impacted by 2021 wildfires, you may be eligible for Disaster CalFresh emergency food benefits from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). Disaster CalFresh helps with the food needs of people after a...
80% of Participating Properties in 2020 Wildfire Debris Removal Can Begin Permitting Process for Reconstruction
3,600+ properties returned after completing entire debris removal process Even as debris removal on this year’s fires is underway, more than 80 percent of properties participating in the state’s debris removal program can now begin reconstruction....
Funds to Strengthen Your Foundation: Register for the Earthquake Brace + Bolt Grant Program
There is more than a 99% chance of one or more magnitude 6.7 or greater earthquakes striking California. While there is a 75% chance of one or more magnitude 7.0 or greater earthquakes striking Southern California alone. California has a history of...
Deadline to Seek Federal Disaster Assistance Extended to 11/8/21
The deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance has been extended for those impacted by the California Wildfires. The deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance is November 8, 2021. The extension applies homeowners and renters affected...
Cal OES Prepositions Resources, Personnel in Advance of Significant Rainfall
With multiple weather systems bringing rain across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources including fire engines, hand crews, dozers, dispatchers, IMT members,...
PODCAST #89: Teams Race Rain to Mitigate Toxic Debris Flows, Advance Dixie Fire Recovery
In this episode (#89) we talk with Jerry Sipe, recovery manager for Dixie and Beckwourth Complex Fires in Plumas County. He talks about how the utter devastation in Greenville, a town of about 1,100 in Plumas County, has left a debris field from...
Driving Safe in Winter Weather Conditions
Driving can be dangerous in the best of weather conditions. But when snowstorms, mudslides, torrential rain, and high winds occur, drivers can be much more prone to committing roadway errors that lead to car accidents. Drivers are always encouraged...
Cal OES Reminds Californians to be Prepared in Annual ShakeOut Drill
Today, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) joined local, state and federal partners to remind Californians about the importance of earthquake preparedness with the annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill practicing Drop,...