
Storm Season Safety: Here’s What to Know During a Mudslide or Debris Flow
California is poised to face substantial rainfall and storm-related challenges due to atmospheric rivers. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is geared up to address any potential hazards, such as mudslides, debris...

STORM SEASON SAFETY: Driving During a Storm
As the state faces wet weather in many areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all California drivers to make sure they are storm ready. Driving can be challenging in the best of weather conditions. But...

As Rain Continues Across California, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment in Impacted Communities
As the state prepares for the impacts of a powerful and potential dangerous 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...

As Winter Storms Make Landfall, Cal OES Prepositions Additional Resources
As the state prepares for the arrival of a powerful and potential dangerous 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...

Storm Season Safety Preparing California for a Flood
As the state prepares for around of wet, cold weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind California communities of the steps they can take now to stay safe before any flooding occurs....

Ahead of Powerful Winter Storms, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Engines in Multiple Counties
As the state prepares for the arrival of a powerful and potential dangerous 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...

Preparing for Winter Storm Winds
Winter weather is coming to California, bringing with it cold temperatures, rain, snow, flooding – and storm winds. The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind everyone to stay safe during extreme wind events that...

California Mobilizes Ahead of Next Round of Storms, Urges Communities to Prepare
SACRAMENTO – Working proactively to keep communities safe, California is mobilizing a whole-of-government response to a series of potentially dangerous incoming storms. Beginning Tuesday evening, a series of storms will hit the state for the next...

STORM SAFETY SEASON: Precipitation on the Horizon
As California faces wet weather in many areas statewide, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to monitor the storm patterns around the clock for potential impacts and is ready to deploy teams as requested. An...

College Student Emergency Preparedness
As we enter storm season, it’s important for college students to be prepared in the event of an emergency. College students may live in towns where they are not familiar with available resources or know where to go in the event of a disaster. The...

STORM SEASON SAFETY: Precipitation Preparation
As the state faces wet weather in many areas statewide, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all residents and communities that it is essential to stay safe during increased rainfall. A much more active...

Preparing for Mudslides and Debris Flows Ahead of Extreme Weather
Extreme weather with heightened rainfall and potential flooding across California may bring about mudslides and debris flows. Because of this, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) underscores the critical importance of...

Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Patricia Nelson
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 Emergency Services (Cal...

Governor Newsom Issues Emergency Proclamation to Support Recovery from Winter Storms
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in San Diego and Ventura counties to support recovery from winter storms in late December and January. The emergency proclamation includes provisions facilitating unemployment...

Storm Season Safety: During a Flood-Turn Around Don’t Drown.
Don't let the floodwaters sweep you away The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to help you remain safe if California experiences any flooding this season. As California communities are anticipating a round of...