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• California Approves Additional Firefighting Resources Amid Heat and Fire Weather August 21, 2026
  As elevated fire weather conditions continue across California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has prepositioned additional firefighting resources to Los Angeles County to strengthen local response capabilities ahead of increased wildfire potential.   The deployment comes as California experiences seasonally elevated fire weather conditions driven by hot temperatures, low humidity, and periods of gusty winds.    Prepositioning […]
• Cooling Centers and Resources August 20, 2026
  High temperatures are impacting many areas of the state.   The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services encourages residents to visit their county’s community services pages for resources, including heat safety information and places to stay cool.  For Extreme Heat safety tips and resources, visit the Ready California website.  Note: all information is current as of Aug. 20, 2026. Some county […]