Image of the Planada Community Center sign outside of a building with people gathering in the background Read more about Planada Community Center Re-Emerges Following Flood

The state of California weathered multiple atmospheric rivers in early 2023. On January 27, the town of Planada, located in Merced County, was inundated by heavy rain that ultimately led to uncontrollable flood water entering the town and inundating the community... Read MoreRead more about Planada Community Center Re-Emerges Following Flood

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The state is prepositioning firefighting equipment and resources as the first red flag warning of the year has been issued for much of the Northern Sacramento Valley. SACRAMENTO – As much of the Northern Sacramento Valley faces its first red... Read MoreRead more about California Mobilizes Firefighting Resources Ahead of Red Flag Weather

A sun and a thermometer with text that reads Beat the Heat. Read more about Cal OES Reminds Californians to Stay Safe During Warm Weather

As California experiences more complex weather events that are supercharged by climate change, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep California’s safe. Ahead of a warm week leading into a warm Labor... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Reminds Californians to Stay Safe During Warm Weather

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Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each... Read MoreRead more about Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Phillip Labra, a Senior Emergency Services Coordinator and Earthquake Program Coordinator