Local Assistance Center Open in San Bernardino County to Assist Those Impacted by Tropical Storm Hilary
In partnership with San Bernardino County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has opened a Local Assistance Center (LAC) in Yucaipa. LACs are activated following disasters to support survivors and businesses suffering...
What to Know During a Drinking Water Emergency
In times of unexpected drinking water emergencies, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages everyone to be well-informed to safeguard the health of yourself and your loved ones. Understanding Unsafe Water...
Centro comunitario de Planada reabrió sus puertas
El estado de California enfrentó una serie de Ríos atmosféricos durante los primeros meses del 2023, y el 27 de enero una de las poblaciones más afectadas en el Condado de Merced, sería la comunidad de Planada. La intensa lluvia provocaría...
It’s Time to Prep: Get You and Your Family Ready for the Next Disaster
California is no stranger to disasters of all kinds that can strike at any time and because of that, it’s important to be prepared for anything. With National Preparedness Month quickly approaching, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency...
Exciting Job Opportunity: Cal OES Human Resources Assistant Director
Click here to apply for this position. California's lead emergency management agency has an immediate opening for an experienced human resources professional to join our growing team of human resources and administration experts charged with...
Planada Community Center Re-Emerges Following Flood
The state of California weathered multiple atmospheric rivers in early 2023. On January 27, the town of Planada, located in Merced County, was inundated by heavy rain that ultimately led to uncontrollable flood water entering the town and...
California Mobilizes Firefighting Resources Ahead of Red Flag Weather
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The state is prepositioning firefighting equipment and resources as the first red flag warning of the year has been issued for much of the Northern Sacramento Valley. SACRAMENTO – As much of the Northern Sacramento Valley...
Cal OES Reminds Californians to Stay Safe During Warm Weather
As California experiences more complex weather events that are supercharged by climate change, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep California's safe. Ahead of a warm week leading into a...
2023 County Cooling Centers
Click here to see the updated list of cooling centers for Summer 2025. As high temperatures impact Californians across the state, many regions will be experiencing triple-digit weather in the coming days. The California Governor’s Office of...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Phillip Labra, a Senior Emergency Services Coordinator and Earthquake Program Coordinator
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 Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel After Red Flag Warning Issued
Working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in Sonoma, Colusa and Glenn counties to be...
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Del Norte and Siskiyou Counties Due to Fires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Del Norte County due to the Smith River Complex fires and in Siskiyou County due to the Happy Camp Complex fires. The proclamations support the ongoing emergency response...
En que consiste la interrupción del servicio eléctrico y qué significa para la comunidad?
Durante los últimos años, California ha enfrentado una serie de incendios forestales que se han tornado devastadores y aunque el otoño está cada vez más cerca, las condiciones que prevalecen actualmente en el estado dorado son propicias para un...
California Sends Support to Gulf States Ahead of Hurricane Idalia
SACRAMENTO – As the Gulf Coast prepares for heavy rain and strong winds brought on by Hurricane Idalia, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of urban search and rescue (US&R) personnel from California to help those in the path of the...
Equipos comunitarios de respuesta a emergencias (CERT)
Durante todo tipo de desastre natural, las comunidades se unen a través de organizaciones locales de voluntarios para convertirse en los primeros en responder en dicha emergencia. Este grupo de voluntarios es conocido como Equipo Comunitario...