As communities prepare for another round of winter storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local, state and federal partners to ensure the state is prepared for impacts and ready to respond to...

As the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reacts and responses to the winter weather impacting California, we encourage Californians to be prepared for what follows disasters.  Californians pride themselves on being...

As recovery efforts continue in San Diego County following the January 2024 Storm, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to proactively work with its partners to support, rebuild and aid in the recovery...

Proactively working with its partners, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to coordinate efforts to rebuild and aid in San Diego County’s recovery process following the late January 2024 storm.  Under the...

High wind events can be caused by a variety of factors, including thunderstorms and changes in atmospheric pressure. They can also produce significant damage, like downed trees or power lines and displaced objects that pose a safety risk.    Keep...

This series of storms brought major rainfall to many counties across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to coordinate with state partners like CHP and Cal Trans to keep all Californians stay safe...

As a series of storms struck Southern California, the state mounted an all-in mission to support communities and keep them safe. Starting in late January, Governor Gavin Newsom directed an all-of-government response to storms that have impacted...

When inclement weather affects a community, power may be interrupted. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to help you and your household safely navigate the return of power to your home during this storm...

In light of recent storms, it's important for Californians to be mindful of potential fraud and scams that too often emerge during disasters. Some people target emergency survivors, trying to rip them off, steal personal information or impersonate...

After this recent series of storms, 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...

As another winter storm lingers bringing potentially dangerous conditions, 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 multiple...

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to support individuals and families impacted by the late January storms in San Diego. The...

As another winter storm moves through the state with the potential to bring lingering impacts, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire...

As California experiences more severe and complex disasters, including severe weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works with local government fire departments in times of need. In particular, during winter...

As winter storms continue throughout California, there is a risk for high winds and even tornados throughout the Northern Central Valley. Although tornados are not common in California, high wind and saturated ground can be a dangerous combination...