News and updates from Cal OES
Progress Continues in State’s Woolsey, Hill Fire Debris Removal Effort
Efforts to remove debris generated by the Woolsey and Hill fires from private properties in Los Angeles and Ventura counties whose owners have opted into the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program continue to progress, officials with the Debris Removal Operations...
CHP: “You Need To Be Prepared Before You Travel”
With hazardous travel conditions forecast for the mountains and thunderstorms possible in the valley, California drivers will need to be extra prepared if you plan to hit the roads. In this special Cal OES winter weather update, Meteorologist Julie Malingowski from...
Quick Look: Camp Fire Family Of 8 Grateful For FEMA Housing
When Adam and Alexandria Robbins had to flee their Butte County home due to the Camp Fire, little did they know within hours they would have nothing left. The Robbins, and their 6 children, spent the next two weeks living out of their 2004 Ford Expedition. In this...
Podcast #58: First Chat with New Cal OES Fire Chief Brian Marshall
February 4, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci officially swore in Brian Marshall as the new Fire and Rescue Chief. He was appointed to his new position in December. Chief Marshall spent the previous six years as the...
California Joins Partnership Encouraging Young Women to Explore Careers in Cybersecurity
SACRAMENTO – As more threats to California move to the online world, preparing and cultivating highly skilled professionals to lead cybersecurity efforts has become a major focus for California. Today, Homeland Security Advisor to Governor Gavin Newsom and Director of...