Latest news and updates from Cal OES
With the Return of Critical Fire Weather, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources Statewide
As critical fire weather, including dry and windy conditions, is expected over the next few days, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. The National Weather Service...
What to do if High Winds are Affecting You
High winds can occur any time of year and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants all Californians to be aware, prepared and stay safe. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Cal OES are monitoring for high winds...
Cal OES Encourages Californians to Practice ‘Drop, Cover and Hold On’ at 10:17 a.m. on October 17th in the World’s Largest Earthquake Preparedness Drill
SACRAMENTO – The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is encouraging all Californians to take part in the largest earthquake preparedness drill in the world happening Thursday at 10:17 a.m. PDT. Governor Gavin Newsom marked the occasion in a letter...
The Great California ShakeOut Tour
Cal OES is kicking off the Great California ShakeOut Tour with 3 stops in San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacramento. Then join us in practicing drop, cover and hold on, statewide on October 17 at 10:17 a.m. Monday, October 14 Where: University of California, San Diego...
California deploys additional Urban Search and Rescue personnel to support response to Hurricane Milton
In total, California has now deployed 354 highly specialized personnel to support recent hurricane response efforts SACRAMENTO – With Hurricane Milton making landfall in Florida tonight, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of an additional 70...