Storm Season Safety: Staying Safe and Alert on the Road
This storm season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to make sure they’re prepared to stay safe on the road. Though it’s best to avoid being on the road during extreme weather, sometimes...
As Inclement Weather Persists, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Engines and Personnel in Multiple Counties
With heavy rain in the forecast that could lead to localized flooding, 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 personnel in...
As Rain Returns to Parts of California, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Engines and Personnel
With heavy rain in the forecast that could lead to localized flooding, 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 personnel in...
As Heavy Rain Returns, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Engines and Personnel in Del Norte County
With heavy rain in the forecast that could lead to localized flooding, 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 personnel in...
What to do to Prepare Before a Power Outage
As we prepare for this storm season, an important step is to ensure you and your household are prepared for any hardships that may result, especially if you lose power. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all...
Cal OES Marks Thirty Years of Earthquake Preparedness and Resiliency After 1994 Northridge Earthquake
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) marks thirty years since the 1994 Northridge Earthquake spurred the next generation of public support, outreach and earthquake resiliency programs throughout the state. Cal OES honors...
STORM SEASON SAFETY: Wet Weather Defense
While California is celebrated for its beautiful landscapes, it also experiences its fair share of weather-related challenges. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to remind all Californians across the Golden...
With Heavy Rain in the Forecast, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Engines and Personnel
With heavy rain in the forecast that could lead to localized flooding, 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 personnel in...
Storm Season Safety: Driving During a Storm
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. Driving can be dangerous in the best of weather conditions. But when...
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Businesses and Residents Affected by the December 2023 Storm and Flooding
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to California businesses and residents affected by the December 2023 Storm and Flooding that occurred Dec. 21 - 23, 2023, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the...
King Tides Rolling Back into Southern California this Week
King tides are expected to roll back into Southern California, bringing high surf, strong rip currents and a threat of moderate coastal flooding in some areas this week. According to the National Ocean Service, a king tide is a non-scientific term...
January Proposed Budget – Continued Investments in Emergency Management, Public Safety and Victims Services
In recent years, California has experienced some of the most challenging emergencies in state history, including intense storms and flooding, catastrophic wildfires, regional earthquakes and the COVID-19 pandemic, among many others. Most recently,...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Matthew Bonnici
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...
Cal OES’ Seismic Safety Commission to Meet in Sacramento on January 11
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, January 11 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E....
Be Prepared for the Next Southern California Earthquake
Southern California was rattled by a 4.2 earthquake late Friday morning, which makes this a good time to remind everyone to be prepared before the next one hits. While the earthquake was centered northeast of Rancho Cucamonga in San Bernardino...