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...
Hydration Tips for High Heat
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has some hydration safety tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe. When working and recreating outdoors during high heat days, staying hydrated is key to beating the heat:...
California Offers Support and Condolences to Injured Firefighters Responding to Hurricane Helene
Governor Gavin Newsom and Director Nancy Ward today expressed heartfelt condolences and support for the members of the California/FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force 8 (CA TF-8) injured while en route to support rescue efforts to...
California deploys additional Urban Search and Rescue resources to support Hurricane Helene response
As Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane overnight, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of California Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) members to the area impacted by the hurricane. In close coordination with...