News and updates from Cal OES
President Declares Major Disaster for December Wildfires
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from December 4,...
2017 Year In Review
A Special Edition of Inside Look: Find out what made 2017 one for the record books in California. We take a look back at some of the biggest events and stories we covered throughout the year - from volcanoes to flooding to wildfires. It was quite a year.
Podcast #37: Contractors & Recovery: Disasters Bring Out the Best in People, the Worst in Some
Download this episode (right click and save) With tens of thousands of homes that need rebuilding after the fire sieges in both northern California and southern California, survivors will need reputable, licensed contractors. And contractors will be looking for work;...
Officials Warn of Strong Winds Overnight and Extreme Fire Danger in Southern California through Friday
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – With strong winds expected overnight and extreme fire conditions in the forecast through Friday in Southern California, public safety officials will issue a region-wide emergency alert at 8:00 P.M. PST Wednesday asking residents to stay ready,...
Cal OES Director Secures Federal Grant to Assist Response Agencies Battling Thomas Fire in Ventura County
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress a...