Where You Can Find Sandbags in Your County
As a series of storms move through California, Cal OES continues to monitor the weather around the clock for possible impacts to communities and reminds all Californians to stay prepared for possible flooding. Sandbags can reduce the risk of damage...
Governor Newsom mobilizes state resources as California braces for winter storm
What you need to know: State agencies and local partners continue to coordinate across California to advance preparedness and support response efforts as a series of atmospheric rivers bring heavy rain, snow, flooding threats, and high winds...
Governor Newsom increases statewide seasonal storm readiness, pre-deploys resources to nine counties
What you need to know: As California enters the peak of the winter storm season, Governor Gavin Newsom is expanding on a coordinated, statewide readiness effort, including Cal OES pre-deploying swiftwater and debris flow resources in nine counties...
Storm Season Safety
As cooler, wetter months bring new interrelated challenges to our state, like floods, wind, power outages, mudslides, deep snow and cold temperatures, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking action to protect all...
Governor Newsom visits LA recovery efforts in Altadena and the Palisades, views homes set to be completed soon
What you need to know: Governor Newsom visited the Los Angeles recovery area yesterday to visit with survivors and learn about efforts to help accelerate rebuilding, including two initiatives funded through LA Rises. The Governor also visited homes...
Governor Newsom deploys California resources to Washington to support flood response efforts
What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced the deployment of California fire and rescue resources to Washington state to support flood response efforts. SACRAMENTO – Due to ongoing severe flooding in Washington state, Governor Gavin Newsom...
Federal Assistance Now Available: SBA Offering Low Interest Disaster Loans for Pack Fire
Federal assistance is now available for survivors of the Pack Fire. Low interest disaster loans are now available to California businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the fires from November 13,...
Driving safe in winter weather
Ahead of the holiday season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages those who plan to travel to take steps now to be prepared. Know Before You Go Unpredictable weather can mean road conditions and routes are...
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Mono County for Pack Fire
Emergency declaration unlocks state resources for fire recovery SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in Mono County to support ongoing recovery efforts for communities impacted by the Pack Fire. The fire ignited...
Governor Newsom’s SAFE Task Force partners with Long Beach to address encampments
25 people housed in recently opened state-funded shelter What you need to know: The Governor’s SAFE Task Force conducted an encampment operation in Long Beach, helping shelter 25 people and 8 pets in a newly opened state-funded Homekey shelter....
Helping survivors and victims of Stockton mass shooting
What you need to know: California stands with the Stockton community amid the horrific mass shooting nearly one week ago. STOCKTON – As the Stockton community continues to grapple with the horrific shooting that claimed the lives of four young...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I Am Cal OES Video Series – Daniel Martinez, Tribal Liaison with the Cal OES Office of Tribal Coordination.
This week, Cal OES welcomes you to learn more about Daniel Martinez, Tribal Liaison with the Cal OES Office of Tribal Coordination. Daniel Martinez is the Northern California Tribal Liaison with the Cal OES Office of Tribal Coordination. He has...
Cook Up Memories, Not Mishaps. Stay Fire Ready this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends. But the preparation of a holiday dinner can create unexpected hazards. Even brief distractions in the kitchen can result in serious fires. The California Governor's Office of...
New Hazmat Training Site Strengthens California’s Derailment Incident Response
What happened in Tulare County five years ago is now shaping the ability of firefighters to respond to derailment incidents across the State. At around 6:30 a.m. on November 23, 2020, the Union Pacific southbound mixed freight train derailed with...
Cal OES Coordinates Two CDSS Personnel to Support Alaska in Recovery Operations
California continues to answer the call for assistance in other states. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) deployed two additional personnel to Alaska to assist with recovery operations for residents displaced by a series of...