Building an Emergency Kit for Your Vehicle
Traveling on the roadways during winter weather can be dangerous. Unexpected weather changes or other hazards can delay or prevent you from reaching your destination. Here are a few tips to make sure you always emergency supplies before setting off...
Cal OES’ Seismic Safety Commission to Meet in Sacramento on October 12
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, October 12 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E. Alquist...
USDA Grant Available to Help Rebuild California’s Rural Communities
A new federal grant program is now available to help rural communities affected by disasters to rebuild and recover. Cal OES partnered with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help Californians access Single Family Housing Rural...
Deadline Approaching for California Businesses and Residents to Apply for SBA Rural Disaster Assistance
California residents and businesses in rural areas that were impacted by the 2023 severe weather can apply for financial assistance. In partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services...
Reuniones de preparación de Cal OES a lo largo del Estado
Trabajando siempre en pro de los residentes de California, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del gobernador (Cal OES, por sus siglas en español) realizó una serie de 8 reuniones de preparación buscando dar forma a comunidades más resilientes y...
Disaster Management 101: California’s Emergency Support Functions
In times of crisis, a coordinated and efficient response is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of California's communities. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) drafts, finalizes and follows the California State...
Cal OES Brings Together 650+ Key Leaders through Regional Disaster Ready Summits
Working to build community resilience during Emergency Preparedness Month, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) brought together over 650 individuals from community-based organizations, local governments, state partners...
September 2023: Regional Disaster Ready Summits
Working to build community resilience during Emergency Preparedness Month, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) brought together over 650 individuals from community-based organizations, local governments, state partners...
Take California’s “Clean Air Day” Pledge and Help Spare the Air
Working diligently to ensure Californians are ready before, during and after disasters, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) invites all Californians to learn more about air quality and clean air practices. As...
What to do AFTER an Earthquake
In honor of Emergency Preparedness Month for September, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to encourage residents of the Golden State to be prepared for, during and after a disaster. Californians pride...
Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Planned for October 4, 2023
“This is only a test.” That’s the message everyone nationwide will receive on Wednesday, October 4. To help ensure the national alert and warning system is ready to provide timely, accurate information during the next disaster, the Federal...
Three Years of Recovery Following the Glass Fire
Three years ago, in the early morning hours of September 27, 2020, the Glass Fire ignited and quickly spread throughout Napa and Sonoma counties. The Glass Fire burned approximately 67,000 acres and destroyed more than 1,500 structures over the...
Earthquake Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction
Earthquakes are natural disasters that have fascinated and terrified humans for centuries. These powerful geological events can cause significant destruction and loss of life, which has led to the emergence of numerous myths and misconceptions over...
What to do AFTER a Flood
As the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) recognizes September as Emergency Preparedness Month, we encourage Californians to be prepared for what follows disasters. Californians pride themselves on being "ready.” But...
State Anthropologists Return from Maui Recovery Deployment
As survivors from the Maui fires begin to slowly come back to the community, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) was able to lend aid in the immediate aftermath of the wildfire response, but also provide closure as...