Octubre: mes nacional de la seguridad cibernética
El primero de octubre se pone en marcha otro periodo de concientización. En esta ocasión, el Mes Nacional sobre Seguridad cibernérica y la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California les recuerda la importancia de estar...
October is National Cybersecurity Month: Practice These Tech Safety Tips
Disasters are more than natural events like wildfires, earthquakes and floods. In today’s digital world, they can also include cyber disruptions like hacking, ransomware attacks and data breaches. Recognized annually during October, National...
California Continues to Support Hurricane Helene Response Efforts
In the wake of the devastating Hurricane Helene, California has answered the call for aid to assist the affected states. Firefighters and support personnel are conducting wide area search operations in adverse flooding and flood/mud debris...
Hydration Tips for High Heat
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has some hydration safety tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe. When working and recreating outdoors during high heat days, staying hydrated is key to beating the heat:...
California Offers Support and Condolences to Injured Firefighters Responding to Hurricane Helene
Governor Gavin Newsom and Director Nancy Ward today expressed heartfelt condolences and support for the members of the California/FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force 8 (CA TF-8) injured while en route to support rescue efforts to...
California deploys additional Urban Search and Rescue resources to support Hurricane Helene response
As Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane overnight, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of California Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) members to the area impacted by the hurricane. In close coordination with...
Wrapping the Route to Being Rooted, Resilient and Ready
Continuing California’s nation-leading work to help vulnerable Californians prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) through Listos California recently concluded the 2024...
Concluyen los encuentros de preparación para desastre 2024 de Listos California
De manera exitosa concluyó el recorrido de los encuentros de preparación de Listos California 2024. 9 ciudades fueron sedes y en total participaron 675 personas en representación de Agencias estatales, regionales, locales y organizaciones...
Governor Newsom requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to support communities recovering from Park and Borel fires
SACRAMENTO – Moving to support the ongoing recovery from July wildfires in Kern, Butte and Tehama counties, Governor Gavin Newsom has requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to further assist recovery efforts in communities impacted by...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Chris Herring
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...
California deploys Incident Support Team to Florida ahead of Tropical Storm Helene
SACRAMENTO – As Tropical Storm Helene is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it moves toward Florida’s Panhandle, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of California firefighters to assist in staffing a Federal Emergency...
Summer Leaves, Fall is here: Wildfire Threats Remain
As temperatures cool down and we approach the end of summer, it’s important to remain prepared for peak wildfire season in California. Some of the largest, deadliest and most destructive fires have occurred during the fall months in recent history....
Termina el verano e inicia el otoño, pero la prevención sigue presente
Termina el verano y aunque las temperaturas van disminuyendo poco a poco con la llegada del otoño, ello no significa que debamos bajar la guardia y olvidarnos de la preparación y prevención, ya que recordemos que muchos de los incendios más grandes...
Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by Wildfires
As California endures persistent wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to...
Local Assistance Centers for the Early September 2024 Fires
*(información en español después de la versión en ingles) In partnership with state, local and non-profit groups, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) opens Local Assistance Centers (LAC) for those impacted by the early...