Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Staying Safe From Indoor Air Pollution This Winter
As we begin to see colder temperatures and spend more time inside, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages Californians to use the below tips to minimize the risk of indoor air pollution. Californians may be familiar with days of...

Cal OES Invites all 58 County Emergency Management Leaders to Discuss Disaster Resiliency Best Practices During an Emergency Management Summit
NATOMAS, CA— In an ongoing effort to continue strengthening relationships to enhance disaster resiliency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) invited all 58 county emergency management leaders from across the state to an Emergency...

Weapons of Mass Destruction Summit Aims to Prepare California’s First Responders
Working to prepare California’s first responders for any scenario, Cal OES and the FBI brought together agencies from across the state for a very unique training opportunity – the Weapons of Mass Destruction Summit. “We like to train as hard as we can, so I've taken...

Building Earthquake Resiliency
Recently, California communities across the state have been experiencing minor earthquakes, which is a good reminder for everyone to be prepared when shaking starts. In just the past few weeks, Californians have experienced a handful of earthquakes in Ojai, Salinas,...

Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Tony Lacy, Individual Assistance Human Services Analyst
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...