News and updates from Cal OES
Cal OES Pre-Positioning Specialized Fire Mutual Aid Resources and Personnel in Southern California
Editor's Note: This information has been updated to reflect the latest updates regarding potential storm impacts to Southern California. In preparation for a rain event anticipated to impact the area near the Woolsey, Hill, Holy, Cranston, and Canyon fires...
HHS Activates Aid for Uninsured Californians in Need of Medications Lost in Wildfires
Uninsured citizens in California’s Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties are eligible for no-cost replacements of critical medications lost or damaged by the current wildfires in those counties. This relief comes from the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program...
State and Federal Agencies Supporting Camp Fire Shelters with Specialized Resources and Health Professionals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As first responders continue to work tirelessly to contain the Camp Fire and protect the communities evacuated, behind the scenes state and federal agencies have deployed specialized medical teams to assist survivors at area shelters, and moved...
Cleaning Up Wildfire Ash Safely – CDPH Recommends Ways to Avoid Potential Health Hazards
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today advised residents of recent burn areas to use caution in cleaning up ash from wildfires. The ash from trees burned in forest fires is relatively nontoxic and...
Governor Brown Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, submitted yesterday, to bolster the ongoing emergency response and help residents recover from devastating...