Shelter Available for Communities Impacted by the Wildfires in Southern California
As Los Angeles recovers from wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the state, federal and local partners to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and vital services. For...
Governor Newsom Approves Aid to Kentucky Following Devastating Floods
In response to the deadly flooding in Kentucky, Governor Gavin Newsom has authorized the deployment of four incident support team (IST) personnel to assist in ongoing response and recovery efforts. These personnel will provide critical support to...
Progress Continues in Support of Students, Schools
As of February 14,, students from eight schools that were damaged or destroyed by the Eaton and Palisades fires have resumed instruction in-person or online. In accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-6-25, the Interagency Schools Task...
Flood After Fire and Secondary Disasters
During heavy rain events, stay vigilant in burn scar areas The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is geared up to address any potential hazards, such as mudslides, debris flows and other incidents triggered by excessive...
Governor Newsom issues emergency proclamation to help Santa Cruz recover from destructive winter storms
Governor Newsom issues emergency proclamation to help Santa Cruz recover from destructive winter storms SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for Santa Cruz County to assist in recovery from the December 2024...
Cal OES’s Watershed and Debris Flow Task Force Places 630,250 Feet of Protection Materials as Incoming Storm Threatens Eaton and Palisades Burn Scars
LOS ANGELES, CA – As heavy rains threaten Eaton and Palisades burn scar areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Watershed and Debris Flow Task Force has proactively placed 630,250 feet of critical watershed...
Be Prepared for Flooding and Mudslides
With wet weather forecasted in the coming days, heavy rain is expected in Del Norte County in the far northwestern part of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians to be prepared. In...
As Atmospheric River Moves Across State, Cal OES Prepositions Additional Fire and Rescue Personnel and Equipment
*LA ACTUALIZACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL LA ENCONTRÁS DESPUÉS DE LA VERSIÓN EN INGLÉS As another round of winter weather is expected to impact many parts of California with potentially heavy rain and an increased risk of flooding, the California Governor's...
Ahead of Another Winter Storm, Cal OES Prepositions Fire and Rescue Personnel Statewide
*LA ACTUALIZACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL LA ENCONTRÁS DESPUÉS DE LA VERSIÓN EN INGLÉS As another round of winter weather is expected to impact many parts of California with potentially heavy rain and an increased risk of flooding, the California Governor's...
Be Prepared for Mudslides and Debris Flows in Burn Scar Areas
As the state braces for wet weather arriving this week, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reminding people about the dangers of mudslides and debris flows in burn scar areas. The National Weather Service is...
With biggest winter storm of the season looming, California takes early, proactive steps to protect communities and harden burn scar areas
LOS ANGELES – With another significant winter storm system expected to reach California later this week, work continues statewide to ensure communities impacted by recent wildfires – including the firestorms in Los Angeles – are protected. To...
Ahead of storm system, State moves resources to protect impacted communities
With another storm system expected to reach California later this week, work continues statewide to ensure communities impacted by the recent wildfires, including the firestorms in Los Angeles, are protected. At Governor Gavin Newsom’s directive,...
California’s Largest Watershed Protection Mission Reaches 80% Completion Following Devastating Fires in Los Angeles County
The state’s largest watershed protection mission reached 80% completion today. Working quickly to protect hazardous runoff from entering waterways, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) mission-tasked over 500 state...
California’s All-In Approach to Response and Recovery for the Los Angeles Wildfires
The hurricane-force firestorm that ravaged areas of Los Angeles this January was historic in size and scope. It required an equally impressive response and recovery effort. As the state’s leadership hub during all major disasters and emergencies,...
El Enfoque Integral De California Para La Respuesta Y Recuperación De Los Incendios Forestales De Los Ángeles
La tormenta de fuego con fuerza de huracán que asoló áreas de Los Ángeles en enero fue histórica en tamaño y alcance. Requirió un esfuerzo de respuesta y recuperación igualmente impresionante. Como centro de liderazgo del estado durante todos los...