April is Earthquake Preparedness Month
This month, Cal OES recognizes that April is earthquake preparedness month and encourages individuals, families and businesses up and down the Golden State to prepare for the next big one, because its not if but when it happens. Californians can be...
RELEASE: California’s First Partner Encourages Women Statewide to Be More Disaster Prepared
She joins the first-of-its-kind woman-focused resiliency initiative known as Listas Para leer este comunicado en español, haga clic aquí SACRAMENTO – As Women’s History Month enters its fourth week, the Listas Campaign is proud to launch the...
2024 Storms Recovery Resources
As recovery efforts continue in San Diego County following the January 2024 Storm, the state continues to proactively work with federal and local partners to support, rebuild and aid in the recovery process. Under the direction of Governor Gavin...
Understanding Individual Assistance and Public Assistance
Following a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) assists California communities that may have access to federal aid resources known as Individual Assistance and Public Assistance...
Communication and collaboration between Cal OES and all Tribal Nations in California
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is the state’s leader in responding, directing, and coordinating state and federal resources to support local jurisdictions and communities for an emergency or disaster. Office of...
Comunicación y coordinación entre Cal OES y todas las naciones tribales de California
La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) es el líder del estado en la respuesta, dirección y coordinación de recursos estatales y federales para apoyar a las jurisdicciones y comunidades a través de actividades...
California Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Early February Storms
SACRAMENTO – President Biden has approved Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to support ongoing recovery efforts following widespread flooding, mudslides and debris flows during early February storms. The...
Tax Deadline Extended for San Diegans Following January Storms
Extended deadlines to file and pay taxes may be available for individuals, families and businesses who live in San Diego County. Continuing to support Californians as they recover from recent storms, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approved a...
Cal OES Announces $39 Million in Awards to Help Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations Enhance Security and Safety
SACRAMENTO — Reinforcing efforts to protect Californians from hate-motivated violence, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced awarding $39 million to 193 community groups across the state. This announcement...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Cruz Ponce, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, Southern Region
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...
Cal OES’ Seismic Safety Commission to Meet in Sacramento on April 11
Bringing together seismic experts and state leaders, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) through the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission is meeting on Thursday, April 11 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E. Alquist...
With Lingering Rain in the Forecast, Cal OES Prepositions Additional Fire Personnel and Equipment
As another round of heavy precipitation makes its way across California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire personnel in Los...
As Rain Returns to Southern California, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment
As another round of heavy precipitation makes its way across California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire personnel in Ventura...
Be Alert to Fraud After a Disaster
As recovery efforts continue in San Diego County following the January 2024 Storm, the state continues to proactively work with its partners to support, rebuild and aid in the recovery process. In particular, those living in San Diego may be...
Centros de recuperación de desastre en el Condado de San Diego para los afectados por las tormentas de enero.
Cal OES, el condado de San Diego y la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA), en coordinación con otras agencias estatales y locales, abrieron dos Centros de Recuperación por Desastre (DRC) en el condado de San Diego el pasado viernes...
San Diego County Disaster Recovery Centers Now Open for Late January Storms
Update - March 27, 2024 As California has weathered extreme weather the past few months resulting in rain, snow, wind and flooding and especially in San Diego County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has led the...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Linell Walker
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...
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