News and updates from Cal OES
Wildfire Debris Removal Operations FAQ for Butte County
Following are the most frequently asked questions specific to the Butte County Debris Removal Program. This operation initially involves removal of hazardous waste followed by removal of the remaining fire-related debris. The entire removal process is on-going and...
Butte County Welcomes Thousands Of Students Back To School
Thousands of students in Butte County returned to school Monday, December 3, after missing the last three weeks due to smoke damage from the Camp Fire. The Butte County Office of Education has scheduled several welcome back rallies to welcome students, teachers and...
Cal OES delivers Haz Mat Engine to San Bernardino FD
Dealing with disasters such as wildfires, mudslides and earthquakes are generally associated with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). However, when it comes to the disastrous effects of flammable or poisonous materials that endanger life...
Governor Brown Takes Action to Bolster Wildfire Recovery in Communities Across the State
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued two executive orders to further assist communities recovering from devastating fires – one to help ensure students displaced by this month’s Camp, Woolsey and Hill fires are able to return to school as soon as possible and...
Podcast #56: Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea Talks Candidly About the Camp Fire
In this episode (#56) we sit down with the sheriff of Butte County, California, Kory Honea. His county, of course, was ravaged by the Camp Fire which broke out on November 8, 2018. The Town of Paradise, located within his county, was nearly completely destroyed by the...