
Storm Season Safety: After a Power Outage
Following heavy rain and strong winds, many California communities faced power interruptions this week. The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to work with our partners as they work to restore power. Cal OES...

With Rain Lingering Statewide, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment in Multiple Counties
As the state prepares for lingering impacts of a powerful atmospheric river system, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire engines and...

STORM SEASON SAFETY: Warming Centers 02.07.2024
As significant winter weather impacts much of California with multiple rounds of rain, heavy snow, freezing temperatures and gusty winds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local government partners to...

Trees Can Still Be Hazardous Following Severe Storms
After the latest round of winter storms, California saw strong winds, heavy rain and snow that brought dangerous conditions to many communities and additional dangers still exist. The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is...

Storm Season Safety Local Assistance Center
In partnership with San Diego County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has opened a Local Assistance Center (LAC) in San Diego. LACs are activated following disasters to support survivors and businesses suffering...

Storm Season Safety: Where to Find Sandbags 02.06.24
As a series of storms have impacted multiple California communities, lingering effects continue to be seen statewide. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and local partners are coordinating sandbag locations in impacted...

Parts of Southern California Brace for More Rain
While some parts of Southern California have seen the worst of it, the ongoing Atmospheric River event will continue to produce multiple rounds of heavy rainfall over other areas. Dangerous flooding in urban areas, small streams, and rivers are...

Storm Season Safety: Considerations for People with Access and Functional Needs
As our state experiences flash flooding, debris flows and other impacts as a result of the recent storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to ensure all Californians, including individuals with access and...

What Should You Do After a Mudslide or Debris Flow?
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is geared up to address any potential hazards, such as mudslides, debris flows and other incidents triggered by excessive precipitation. The Cal OES Watershed and Debris Flow Task...

STORM SEASON SAFETY: Warming Centers 02.05.2024
As significant winter weather impacts much of California with multiple rounds of rain, heavy snow, freezing temperatures and gusty winds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local government partners to...

Flood After Fire and Secondary Disasters
During heavy rain events, stay vigilant in burn scar areas The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is geared up to address any potential hazards, such as mudslides, debris flows and other incidents triggered by excessive...

As Storms Impacts Linger, Cal OES Continues to Preposition Fire Personnel and Equipment to Respond if Needed
As the state prepares for lingering impacts of a powerful atmospheric river system, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire engines and...

STORM SEASON SAFETY: Snow Safety
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works with local and state authorities to provide the necessary resources to the residents of California during this current storm season. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE REPORT ...

Storm Season Safety: Where to Find Sandbags 02.05.24
As a series of storms impact the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and local partners are coordinating sandbag locations in impacted counties. Cal OES continues to monitor the weather around the clock for...

As a Strong Storm Continues to Impact California, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment in Multiple Counties
As the state prepares for lingering impacts of a powerful atmospheric river system, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire engines and...