The American Red Cross O.C. is hosting a Volunteer Open House on March 8
The American Red Cross of Orange County is hosting a Volunteer Open House on March 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at their Santa Ana location, at 600 N…
All evacuation orders lifted for all canyons near the Airport Fire burn scar
Santa Ana, Calif. (February 14, 2025): Effective Friday, February 14 at 11:15 am all evacuation orders have been lifted for Trabuco Canyon, Hot Springs Canyon, Bell Canyon, Long Canyon and…
The O.C. Crisis Intervention Team earns Gold Certification for excellence in crisis response
(Santa Ana, CA) — The Orange County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program has been awarded Gold Level Certification through CIT International, recognizing its outstanding commitment to regional crisis response system…
Voluntary evacuation warning issued for the canyons near the O.C. Airport Fire burn scar
Santa Ana, Calif. (February 12, 2025) Effective Thursday, February 13 at 8 am, an Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) will be issued for areas in Trabuco Canyon, Hot Springs Canyon, Bell Canyon,…
OC Sheriff to test emergency mass notification system, Alert OC, today
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 16, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will test its emergency mass notification system, AlertOC, at 10:17 a.m. Oct. 17 with a test emergency alert that…
Eight OCFA wildfire handcrew members were injured after a rollover crash in Irvine
On Thursday, September 19, eight OCFA Handcrew members were returning from battling the Airport Fire when they were involved in a rollover crash on the 241 freeway in Irvine. The…
Orange County Health Officer reissues local health emergency due to the Airport Fire
(Santa Ana, CA) – The County of Orange (County) Health Officer has reissued the Local Health Emergency Declaration for areas of Orange County (OC) impacted by the Airport Fire. The…
OC Sheriff Commander promoted to lead their new Operations Support and Intelligence Division
SANTA ANA, Ca. – The Sheriff’s Department announced a new division that will bring together the department’s emergency communications, patrol operations and counter-terrorism efforts. Commander Charlie Walters was promoted to…
Did you feel today’s 4.1 magnitude earthquake?
An 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck today at 1:49 p.m. 9.1 km (5.6 mi) SW of Corona, California. Orange County residents felt it as an initial shake and then a bump.…
Gov. Newsom has declared a state of emergency in California due to the rainstorm
California Governor Newsom has declared a state of emergency, including in Orange County, due to the storm moving through California today, February 4, 2024, and into the week. City of Santa…
Firefighters rescued two victims from swift waters in Santa Ana
Firefighters responded to two separate swift water rescues on Friday- both in Santa Ana, according to the OCFA. The first incident involved an adult male that was in a flood…
The O.C. Emergency Operations Center has been activated in response to the Tustin Hangar fire
The County of Orange activated and staffed the Emergency Operations Center with County agency representatives at 0830 hours on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in response to the former Tustin Marine…
A man died in an O.C. flood channel this morning
The OCFA's emergency command center received a call for a water rescue in the area of Coyote Creek and Cerritos Ave., in Los Alamitos, shortly after 10:00 AM. Resources from…
Join Orange County’s annual regional mass notification test on Oct. 20
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 19, 2022) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will test its emergency mass notification system, AlertOC, on Oct. 20 with a test emergency alert that will…
Learn how to help trauma victims in Orange County
Trauma Intervention Program of Orange County is looking for caring people who want to be part of a team of volunteers who provide emotional first aid and practical support to…