NWS Radar image of precipitation - a lot of red. Read more about Strong Atmospheric River Moves into Northern California, Bringing Heavy Rain and Dangerous Wind

Northern California is bracing for a strong atmospheric river heading into the state, bringing up to 10 inches of rain and gusts as strong as 70 miles per hour along the North Coast. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is preparing for... Read MoreRead more about Strong Atmospheric River Moves into Northern California, Bringing Heavy Rain and Dangerous Wind

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As extreme heat blankets Southern California with high temperatures now expected through Monday evening, Cal OES has moved to Phase II of the Extreme Temperature Response Plan, including holding coordinating calls across state government to share information, monitor... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Urges Californians to Take Precautions Amid Extreme Heat in Southern California

Read more about Cal OES and France Collaborate on Security for the Olympic Games

The 30th edition of the Summer Olympic Games will kick off with opening ceremony this week in Paris, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has been working with the organizing committee, sharing information regarding their security... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES and France Collaborate on Security for the Olympic Games

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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 Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I Am Cal OES Video Series – David Neill, Assistant Chief Counsel

Planning for Accessibility During Evacuations 1. Sign up for emergency alerts! You can sign up for alerts on the website of your local city or county. 2. Create an emergency evacuation plan. Your plan should have at least 5 dependable people in it, who you can contact in case of an emergency to assist you. 3. If told to evacuate by local law enforcement or emergency managers, do not wait, leave right away. Shelters are set up to be accessible and to provide services such as interpretation and transportation. Cal OES GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Read more about Inclusive Emergency Strategies: How Californians Can Prepare for Accessible Evacuations

When disasters strike, vulnerable populations are often disproportionately affected. That’s why it’s imperative to have an emergency plan in place and a go-bag packed and ready in case of an evacuation or disaster. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency... Read MoreRead more about Inclusive Emergency Strategies: How Californians Can Prepare for Accessible Evacuations