Governor's Office of Emergency Services - California Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on May 26, 2026 - 02:00 GMT

Governor Newsom secures Presidential Emergency Declaration approval for Orange County hazmat response

What you need to know: Governor Newsom has secured federal assistance to support ongoing response operations in Orange County, where more than 785 state and local emergency personnel continue working around the clock to protect impacted communities …

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Published on May 25, 2026 - 08:02 GMT

California mobilizes 785+ emergency personnel in Orange County hazmat response

What you need to know: What you need to know: California has mobilized more than 785 state and local first responders and emergency personnel working around the clock — including highly specialized hazardous materials experts — to support Orange County …

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Published on May 25, 2026 - 00:07 GMT

Governor Newsom submits request to President Trump for emergency declaration to support response efforts in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a request submitted last night for an Emergency Declaration to President Donald Trump to support ongoing response operations in Orange County, where state and local officials are actively managing an …

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Published on May 24, 2026 - 01:26 GMT

Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in Orange County in response to ongoing chemical incident in Garden Grove, makes ...

Published: May 23, 2026 SACRAMENTO — Taking proactive steps to protect Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a state of emergency proclamation for Orange County as the state continues to assist in local response efforts following a hazardous …

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Published on May 23, 2026 - 09:28 GMT

Community Resources for Garden Grove Hazmat Incident

Published: May 22, 2026 As Orange County Fire Authority and local officials respond in unified command, residents of Garden Grove and the affected areas can find useful information and resources at the following links and phone numbers. Evacuation …

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Published on May 22, 2026 - 23:17 GMT

California is stepping up by deploying more than 2,800 personnel and equipment to fight wildfires in the state

Get prepared, stay ready Residents are urged to stay vigilant during this heightened heat and fire weather period. Californians are reminded to: California’s comprehensive wildfire strategy Governor Newsom is committed to tackling the wildfire crisis from …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 21:54 GMT

Governor Newsom expands access to life-saving CalHeatScore, a cutting-edge tool to keep Californians safe during extreme heat

With hotter days upon us, CalHeatScore’s new API provides live data and resources that give early warning to users What you need to know: During National Heat Safety Week and in advance of the Memorial Day holiday, California is taking action. Extreme heat …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 19:31 GMT

California secures federal assistance to support response to Sandy Fire in Ventura County

Published: May 19, 2026 What you need to know: California secured federal firefighting funds to help suppress the Sandy Fire as evacuation orders are underway in Ventura County. VENTURA — Moving swiftly to support local and state response efforts to the …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 19:31 GMT

California secures federal assistance to support response to Bain Fire in Riverside County

What you need to know: California secured federal firefighting funds to help suppress the Bain Fire as evacuation orders are underway in Riverside County. JURUPA VALLEY — Working closely with local and state partners to support efforts responding to the …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 19:31 GMT

Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by the 2026 Mid-May Fires

Published: May 20, 2026 Shelters are available for communities impacted by the 2026 Mid-May Fires. For specific shelter operation details, please contact local officials. For animal shelters, please contact your local authorities. As of May 20, 2026, the …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 19:31 GMT

Albergues Disponibles para Comunidades Impactadas por los Incendios de Mediados de Mayo 2026

Published: May 20, 2026 Albergues están disponibles para las comunidades afectadas por los incendios de mediados de mayo de 2026. Para más detalles, comunícate con las autoridades locales. Para información sobre refugios para animales, comunícate con las …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 05:19 GMT

Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by the Sandy Fire

Published: May 19, 2026 Shelters are available for communities impacted by the Sandy Fire. For details, please contact local officials. For animal shelters, please contact your local authorities. As of May 19, 2026, the following shelters are open: …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 05:19 GMT

Albergues Disponibles para Comunidades Impactadas por el Incendio Sandy

Para información sobre refugios para animales, comunícate con las autoridades locales. A partir del 19 de Mayo 2026, los siguientes albergues están abiertos: Tipo de Albergue Condado Ubicación Domicilio Estatus Albergue de Emergencia Ventura Rancho Santa …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 20:42 GMT

Governor Newsom prepositions firefighting resources to Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties ahead of critical fire weather and ...

What you need to know: Governor Newsom directs Cal OES to preposition firefighting personnel and equipment in anticipation of critical fire weather to ensure assets are in place to respond quickly to new fires. SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor …

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Published on May 14, 2026 - 03:11 GMT

Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Patti Tran Orozco

Published: May 13, 2026 Severe weather conditions such as snowstorms, wildfires, and floods have become more frequent and intense across California. This means our response coordination is more important than ever. To strengthen community response efforts …

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Published on May 12, 2026 - 05:14 GMT

Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Still Available for Los Angeles County Wildfire Survivors

Homeowners and renters working toward permanent, safe housing following the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires can still apply for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance (CTHA), which currently runs through July 9, 2026 for those who …

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Published on May 9, 2026 - 02:35 GMT

Safety Tips to Prepare For Hot Temps

Published: May 08, 2026 As many parts of the state experience high temperatures in the coming days, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages you to follow a few important steps to keep yourself, your loved ones, neighbors …

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Published on May 8, 2026 - 17:19 GMT

Governor requests extension of FEMA disaster funding to help survivors of LA wildfires

The request reflects the scale and complexity of the ongoing recovery from the devastating LA wildfires. Many survivors remain displaced due to delays in insurance payments, housing shortages, and limited contractor availability. Without an extension, …

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Published on May 8, 2026 - 05:59 GMT

During Wildfire Preparedness Week, Governor Newsom announces $70 million available for wildfire prevention and resilience projects ...

What you need to know: California is investing $70 million for wildfire prevention and resilience projects across the state to protect communities — from clearing brush, maintaining evacuation routes, creating firebreaks in fire-threatened communities, …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 01:48 GMT

Governor Newsom proclaims Wildfire Preparedness Week as state doubles down on wildfire readiness

As Trump guts federal wildfire programs nationwide, California deploys record firefighting force, cutting-edge technology, and fast-tracked forest resilience projects What you need to know: Governor Newsom proclaimed May 3–9 as Wildfire Preparedness Week …

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