Staying Safe in High Winds
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, be prepared and stay safe. Wind patterns can shift rapidly and unexpectedly, making it challenging for...
Creando Memorias, No Desastres. Mantente preparado para incendios este Día de Acción de Gracias
El Día de Acción de Gracias es un tiempo de disfrutar de la compañía de la familia y amigos. Pero la preparación de una cena festiva puede crear peligros inesperados. Una breve distracción en la cocina, puede desatar un incendio peligroso. La...
Cook Up Memories, Not Mishaps. Stay Fire Ready this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends. But the preparation of a holiday dinner can create unexpected hazards. Even brief distractions in the kitchen can result in serious fires. The California Governor's Office of...
New Hazmat Training Site Strengthens California’s Derailment Incident Response
What happened in Tulare County five years ago is now shaping the ability of firefighters to respond to derailment incidents across the State. At around 6:30 a.m. on November 23, 2020, the Union Pacific southbound mixed freight train derailed with...
Cal OES Coordinates Two CDSS Personnel to Support Alaska in Recovery Operations
California continues to answer the call for assistance in other states. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) deployed two additional personnel to Alaska to assist with recovery operations for residents displaced by a series of...
Be prepared for more rain in California
With widespread rain in the forecast, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians to take steps to stay safe. Storms can bring fast-changing and severe conditions. Stay informed, monitor local updates,...
Governor Newsom cuts red tape to help communities clean up and rebuild faster following the TCU Lightning Complex Fires
What you need to know: Governor Newsom is expediting recovery and rebuilding in Tuolumne County following the TCU Lightning Complex Fires. TUOLUMNE COUNTY — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order expediting the removal and cleanup of...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series- Naomi Ramirez
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...
A Local Assistance Center to Open in Mono County for the Pack Fire
In partnership with Mono County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is supporting a Local Assistance Center (LAC) for the Pack Fire, November 21. A LAC is opened to support residents and businesses that experienced...
Governor Newsom adds additional pre-deployed resources to Southern California in advance of storm
What you need to know: As strong storms continue to impact the state, California has pre-deployed more resources and personnel to Riverside, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles counties to protect communities from potential impacts,...
Governor Newsom pre-deploys emergency resources to Southern California ahead of storms
What you need to know: Ahead of strong winter storms and increased risk of flooding due to burn scars, Governor Newsom is announcing that the state is pre-deploying emergency resources and hundreds of personnel throughout Southern California. LOS...
Preparing for Storms: Take Precautions Living in Burn Scar Areas
As significant wet weather rolls across the state later this week, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages residents to be aware of mudslides and debris flows, especially in burn scar areas. Prepare for Mudslides...
California Deploys Personnel to Support Alaskans Impacted by Catastrophic Storms
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that two members from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) have been deployed to Alaska to assist with sheltering and recovery operations for residents displaced by a series of...
California requests Disaster Declaration from U.S. Department of Agriculture to support Napa County communities impacted by Pickett Fire
SACRAMENTO – The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has taken action to support Napa County's agricultural communities following the 2025 Pickett Fire by requesting that the U.S. Department of Agriculture designate Napa...
Preparación para tormentas: Precaución contra Deslaves y Flujo de Escombros
Tras la llegada del río atmosférico la tarde de este martes y que trajo consigo fuertes vientos y mucha lluvia, el Servicio Nacional de Meteorología informa que seguirá lloviendo jueves y viernes, principalmente en la costa norte de California,...