Cal OES Encourages Californians to Practice ‘Drop, Cover and Hold On’ at 10:17 a.m. on October 17th in the World’s Largest Earthquake Preparedness Drill
SACRAMENTO – The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is encouraging all Californians to take part in the largest earthquake preparedness drill in the world happening Thursday at 10:17 a.m. PDT. Governor Gavin Newsom marked the...
The Great California ShakeOut Tour
Cal OES is kicking off the Great California ShakeOut Tour with 3 stops in San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacramento. Then join us in practicing drop, cover and hold on, statewide on October 17 at 10:17 a.m. Monday, October 14 Where: University of...
California deploys additional Urban Search and Rescue personnel to support response to Hurricane Milton
In total, California has now deployed 354 highly specialized personnel to support recent hurricane response efforts SACRAMENTO – With Hurricane Milton making landfall in Florida tonight, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of an...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I Am Cal OES Video Series – Nathan Spangler with Advance Planning & Intelligence Unit Lead.
Cal OES colleagues, 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...
Cal OES’ Seismic Safety Commission to Meet in Sacramento on October 10
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, October 10 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E. Alquist...
California deploys Urban Search and Rescue Task Force teams ahead of Hurricane Milton
In total, California has deployed 284 highly specialized personnel to support hurricane response efforts in recent weeks SACRAMENTO – With Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall in Florida this week as a Category 5 hurricane, Governor Gavin...
Mes de seguridad cibernética: Proteja la identidad de sus hijos
Durante el mes nacional de concientización sobre seguridad cibernética, es importante destacar que la información personal de los niños se convierte en uno e los principales objetivos de los piratas cibernéticas, es por ello que Cal OES los invita...
County Cooling Centers and Resources
Click here to see the updated list of cooling centers for Summer 2025. The October heat wave continues to impact multiple regions across the state. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services encourages residents to visit their county’s...
California Coordinates Over 750 Workers and Vehicles for Rapid Response Utility Aid to States Hit by Hurricane Helene
Sacramento, CA – In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed a four-member team from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) consisting of volunteer management and advanced planning experts to...
California Takes Action During October Heat Wave
With unusually high temperatures forecast for the first week of October in some parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working in partnership with state agencies to promote heat safety and resources...
Keep a Go-bag Packed this Fall Season
With fall in full swing, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to be prepared year-round for disasters and emergencies. As wildfire activity continues, it's essential to be prepared for all...
Keep Your Furry Family Members Safe from High Heat
Fall is here, but the hot weather is not over yet. With widespread Heat Advisories across the state and Excessive Heat Warnings into Sunday, October 6, The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to keep everyone safe,...
Octubre: mes nacional de la seguridad cibernética
El primero de octubre se pone en marcha otro periodo de concientización. En esta ocasión, el Mes Nacional sobre Seguridad cibernérica y la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California les recuerda la importancia de estar...
October is National Cybersecurity Month: Practice These Tech Safety Tips
Disasters are more than natural events like wildfires, earthquakes and floods. In today’s digital world, they can also include cyber disruptions like hacking, ransomware attacks and data breaches. Recognized annually during October, National...
California Continues to Support Hurricane Helene Response Efforts
In the wake of the devastating Hurricane Helene, California has answered the call for aid to assist the affected states. Firefighters and support personnel are conducting wide area search operations in adverse flooding and flood/mud debris...