Cal OES Goes Full Court Press on Preparation During March Madness
With the 2024 NCAA basketball tournament now in full swing. The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Invites you to take your best shot at disaster preparedness. Beginning March 28, you can vote on what item is most...
Governor Newsom Expands Storm State of Emergency, Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Early February Storms
Supporting the ongoing recovery from early February storms, Governor Gavin Newsom today expanded the storm state of emergency declared last month to 11 additional counties – Alameda, Butte, Glenn, Lake, Mendocino, Monterey, Sacramento, San...
Food Benefits Available for People Impacted by Late January 2024 Storms
Updated - March 27, 2024. Disaster CalFresh is no longer offered in San Diego County - deadline has passed. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) along with state, local and federal partners, continues to assist San...
Cal OES Announces Approval of More than $8,400 in CDAA Reimbursements to Help El Dorado County Cover Mosquito Fire Response Costs
SACRAMENTO -- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the approval in February of $8,457.90 in California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA 2022-08) funding to help El Dorado County cover eligible costs it...
Cal OES Approves More than $390,000 in Reimbursements to Reclamation District #800 for Repair of Levee Damaged by Heavy Rains on New Year’s Eve 2022
SACRAMENTO -- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the approval in February of more than $390,000 in reimbursements through the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA 2023-01) to help Reclamation...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Andrew Wilson, Policy Analyst with the Office of Policy and Administration.
Watch- Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Andrew Wilson, Policy Analyst with the Office of Policy and Administration. https://youtu.be/nvPdt7fwnEg Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented...
$12.6 Million in Aid Delivered to San Diego County Communities
Federal, state and local partners work together to help storm survivors San Diego, Calif. – As recovery efforts continue in San Diego County following the January 2024 Storm, FEMA, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)...
Storm Season Safety: What to do AFTER a Severe Storm
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to be prepared for what follows disasters. Cal OES also continues to work closely with local and federal partners to help all Californians recover from...
Storm Season Safety: After a Snowstorm
Across California several severe snowstorms have brought heavy snow and gusty winds up and down the state. Taking proactive steps following severe weather event can keep you and your loved ones safe. As you recover after a snowstorm, keep these...
Disaster Unemployment Assistance is now Available to San Diego County Workers Impacted by Late January 2024 Storms
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) along with state, local and federal partners, continues to assist San Diego County individuals, families and business owners to recover from the late January 2024 storms. The...
With Lingering Storm Impacts, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment in Calaveras County
As another winter storm 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 Calaveras County to be...
2024 Presidential Primary Election Security
With voting in the March 5 Presidential Primary now underway, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working closely with local, state and federal partners to support a secure and safe election. Through the department’s role as...
Governor Newsom Launches First-of-its-Kind Woman-Focused Resiliency Initiative Listas Campaign
Women’s History Month focuses on empowering women to continue leading in disaster preparedness, response and recovery SACRAMENTO – Recognizing the crucial role women play as changemakers and leaders, Governor Gavin Newsom today launched Listas, a...
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 our...
Storm Season Safety: Preparing Your Car Before the Storm Hits
As winter weather begins to hit California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to make sure they are storm ready. During storm season, heavy rains and snow can lead to dangerous road...