
Federal Disaster Assistance Deadline Extended to September 1 for February and March Storm Survivors
Supporting California communities impacted by the February and March severe storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has requested from the federal government and received an extension for Californians to apply for...

Federal Assistance Now Available in Affected Counties Following February & March Storms
FEMA assistance is now available to affected California communities following the storms in February and March…

Centros de recuperación de desastre
Lunes 24 de julio, 2023: Tormentas de Febrero y marzo Condado de Nevada Preparatoria Bear River Calle Magnolia Rd 11130 Grass Valley, CA 95949 Gimnasio de la Escuela secundaria Alder Creek Calle Alder Dr # 10931 Truckee, CA 96161 Conforme los...

Summer of Safety: Preparing for Power Outages
Whether California experiences high winds, extreme heat, or other effects of climate change, there are various factors that could cause for your power to go out. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you and your...

Invasive Species Surge as a Result of Winter/ Spring Storms
Facilitating wide-ranging efforts to help California communities recover following the severe winter and spring storms is a priority for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Cal OES’s Environmental-Historic Preservation...

Listos California Accomplishes People-Powered, Multi-Language Phone Banking Goal of Calling 2 Million Californians
Nearly 50,000 Californians signed up for life-saving emergency alerts SACRAMENTO – Proactively working to protect Californians from flooding and extreme weather impacts, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today...

Community Emergency Response Teams in California
During times of emergency, communities band together to support one another by sharing food or water, helping a neighbor clear snow, or even joining a community-based organization. One of the ways someone can give back to their community is to join...

Early Warning Sirens in Paradise
As we work to build more resilient communities, the town of Paradise in Northern California is now on the cutting edge of hazard mitigation. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) coordinated federal, state and local...

Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Melissa Denio
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 July 20
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, July 20 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E. Alquist...

What Business Owners Can Expect After Registering for Federal Assistance
As the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works to help get California communities back on the road to recovery from the February and March storms, it’s important that business owners know what to expect after they...

What Individuals Can Expect After Registering for Federal Assistance
As the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works to help get California communities back on the road to recovery from the February and March storms, its important residents know what to expect after they register for...

Emergency Preparedness Means Preparing our Pets too!
You may be ready for the next emergency, but did you remember to prepare your pet too? The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind Californians they have a role to play in disaster preparedness, not only...

Power Outages Can Make Your Summer Go Dark. Here’s How People with Access and Functional Needs Can Prepare
There are various factors that cause power outages. Whether it’s due to a disaster, extreme heat or other climate driven impacts, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to be prepared if the power goes out....

Pet Summer Safety
Summer is a great time to get outdoors and play with your pets but with the temperature increasing so does the risk for your furry friends. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to keep everyone safe especially our...