News and updates from Cal OES
Cal OES Emphasizes Actions Taken to Be Ready Before Wildfire Season
With summer heat approaching and subsequent extreme fire conditions creating heightened awareness, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services recognized May as Wildfire Preparedness Month to serve as a reminder about the importance of practicing fire...
Greenville Community Focuses on Future Following Dixie Fire Recovery Work
Cal OES-Led Mission in Gold-Rush Era Town Nears Completion SACRAMENTO – Less than a year after the record-breaking Dixie Fire engulfed the Northern California whistle-stop of Greenville, members of this tight-knit community are finally seeing a light at the end of a...
Water Safety Tips to Remember This Memorial Day Weekend
It’s Memorial Day Weekend – the unofficial start of summer! Whether you are planning to swim in a pool, boat on the lake or kayak down the river, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds Californians to be prepared and remember these...
A Message from California’s Homeland Security Advisor & State Superintendent of Public Instruction
A Message from California’s Homeland Security Advisor & State Superintendent of Public Instruction No words can adequately express the overwhelming grief that we are all feeling after the violent tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Our hearts are...
Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources in Colusa, Yolo Counties Due to Renewed Red Flag Conditions
With renewed Red Flag Warnings and extreme fire conditions in Northern California this week, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources to include fire engines and water tenders in Colusa...