Storm Season Safety: Evacuation Warning vs. Evacuation Order
As a significant series of storms continue to impact parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all Californians about the importance of being prepared. Extreme weather like heavy rainfall...
As Another Storm System Moves Through the State, Cal OES Prepositions Additional Fire and Rescue Resources
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...
Ahead of Severe Winter Storm, Governor Newsom Activates State Operations Center
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced actions the state is taking as another potentially dangerous winter storm is set to impact much of California between now and Wednesday. The storm is anticipated to be brief but intense. Governor...
Storm Season Safety: Planning Your Route
This series of storms brought historic 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...
Ahead of Another Round of Storms, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment Statewide
As another winter storm moves through the state with the potential to bring heavy rain, strong winds and localized flooding, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has...
What to Expect During Winter Storm Winds
Strong winds, heavy rainfall and widespread power outages can happen in the hours after a storm starts and in California, where extreme weather events are common, wind can be a silent instigator of disasters. The National Weather Service (NWS)...
Storm Season Safety: Driving During a Storm
As the state faces more 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....
With More Winter Weather on the Way, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment in Multiple Counties
As another winter storm moves through the state, 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 counties to be able to...
Storm Season Safety: Know Your Avalanche Risk
During storm season as California experiences heavy snow, strong wind and other weather impacts, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants all Californians to stay safe from an avalanche emergency. An avalanche is when...
Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment Ahead of Weekend Storm
As another winter storm moves through the state, 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 Glenn County to be able to respond...
Storm Season Safety: Before a Power Outage
When inclement weather affects a community, power may be interrupted. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians to be safe when without power during this storm season. Unplug Appliances When power...
Local Assistance Centers Open in Los Angeles County
In partnership with Los Angeles County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has opened a Local Assistance Centers (LAC) in Panorama and Los Angeles Cities. LACs are activated following disasters to support survivors and...
Storm Season Safety: During Sustained Heavy Rainfall
As weather patterns threaten to bring increased rainfall and potential flooding to California, 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...
Online Consumer Safety Tips
As California’s Homeland Security Agency, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to encourage all Californians to remain vigilant when sharing confidential personal information online. Personal information includes, but is not...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Matthew Brown, Associate Governmental Program Analyst, Infrastructure Protection Grants
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 our state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)...