Seal of California's Governor Gavin Newsom Read more about Governor Newsom Appoints Nancy Ward Cal OES Director 

A veteran emergency manager, Ward is the first woman to lead Cal OES SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the appointment of Nancy Ward as Director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), the first woman to hold the... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom Appoints Nancy Ward Cal OES Director 

"Prepositioned Fire Personnel and Equpment" with an image of wildland firefighters walking in the background. Read more about Cal OES Prepositions Personnel and Resources due to Winter Weather

As a significant winter storm impacts parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel, resources and materials to be available if needed. The prepositioned... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Prepositions Personnel and Resources due to Winter Weather

Read more about Prevención y precaución sobre las calles y autopistas. SI TOMA, NO MANEJE

PREVENCIÓN Y PRECAUCIÓN SOBRE LAS CALLES Y AUTOPISTAS La prevención debe ser nuestra principal compañera durante los 365 días del año y se debe maximizar, cuando decidimos ponernos frente al volante de un vehículo. Es por ello, que como cada año la Oficina de... Read MoreRead more about Prevención y precaución sobre las calles y autopistas. SI TOMA, NO MANEJE

Read more about Cal OES Continues to Coordinate Rapid Recovery Following Humboldt County Earthquake

A Disaster Declaration Submitted, Nearly 600 Structure Assessments Complete, and Local Assistance Center Opened Just 10 days after the December 20 Humboldt County earthquake near Ferndale, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has worked... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Continues to Coordinate Rapid Recovery Following Humboldt County Earthquake

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As a significant winter storm impacts parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting resources and materials to be available if needed.   About the storm... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Preps Flood Fighting Resources, Materials as Winter Storm Arrives