As large wildfires continue burning in Oregon, California sends firefighting crews to assist
SACRAMENTO – Amid hot and dry conditions that have sparked multiple large wildfires in Oregon, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of firefighting personnel and equipment from local fire agencies to assist. This week, Oregon...
Cal OES’ Seismic Safety Commission to Meet in Sacramento on July 18
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, July 18 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E. Alquist...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Jon Gudel
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 Encourages all Californians to Prepare for Wildfire by Building a Go-Bag
As climate change produces more frequent and severe natural disasters, like wildfires, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Califorians to take steps now and all-year long to prepare for disasters and...
Prepare pets and large animals for evacuations
*(SPANISH INFORMATION BELOW THE ENGLISH VERSION) A Pet is an important member of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan. Through the California Animal Emergency Response System (CARES), The California Governor's...
Power Outages Can Make Your Summer Go Dark. Here’s How You Can Prepare
There are various factors that cause power outages. Whether it’s due to a disaster, extreme heat or other climate driven impacts, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to be prepared if the power goes out....
California deploys law enforcement officers to support Republican National Convention in Wisconsin
SACRAMENTO — To augment security efforts at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, California has deployed 61 law enforcement officers to Wisconsin through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) in support of local, state...
Visiting the water this summer? Make sure to follow these safety tips
With high temperatures, we know it's tempting to hit the water. Before you go out to any body of water, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages you to practice these safety tips to keep you and your loved one...
With Critical Fire Weather Expected Across the Sierra, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment in Multiple Counties
With an increased threat of thunderstorms and dry lightning over the weekend, the risk of critical fire weather remains high. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in...
Power Outages Preparedness
As summer continues to bring high heat and dry conditions to much of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you and your family to be prepared if the power goes out. Preparing for a Power Outage Here...
With Critical Fire Weather in the Forecast, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment in Riverside County
As critical fire weather persists across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned critical fire...
In Riverside County, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment
As critical fire weather persists across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned critical fire...
How Older Adults Can Stay Safe During an Extreme Heat Event
How Can Older Adults Stay Safe During an Extreme Heat Event? Take high temperatures seriously, especially for individuals over 65 years old. With increasing climate change and the severity of prolonged heat emergencies, Cal OES and the California...
Governor Newsom announces deployment of Incident Support Team to Texas amid Tropical Storm Beryl
SACRAMENTO – As Tropical Storm Beryl makes its way toward Southern Texas, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of California firefighters to assist in staffing a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Support Team which...
California secures federal assistance to support response to French Fire
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the French...