Tulare Lake Receding Due to Coordinated Action & Favorable Weather
WHAT TO KNOW: Following months of government efforts to combat flooding, and assisted by favorable weather conditions that have slowed snowmelt, state officials released new data showing that Tulare Lake has begun receding – with state actions...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Jennifer Coursey
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...
Extreme la seguridad de los niños cuando estén cerca del agua
CONSEJOS PARA CUIDAR A LOS NIÑOS CERCA DEL AGUA Observe siempre a los niños cuando estén cerca del agua: Cuando visite ríos, lagos o una alberca, mantenga siempre a los niños cerca de un adulto o de nadadores experimentados. Designe a una persona...
Mosquito Season is Here, Try These Safety Tips to Prevent Disease Transmission
As temperatures rise this summer, so does the risk for mosquitos. Some regions of California continue to be flood-impacted and freestanding water can serve as a breeding ground for mosquitos, increasing the risk for mosquito bites and...
El verano ha iniciado. Disfrute la temporada, pero hágalo de manera segura.
El 21 de junio es el inicio oficial del verano y de acuerdo al reporte del Sistema Nacional de Meteorología, las temperaturas comenzarán a aumentar paulatinamente en todo California. Con más luz y personas disfrutando al aire libre, la Oficina de...
First Day of Summer: Tips to Stay Safe as the Seasons Change
June 21 marks the official start of summer and across California, we're seeing temperatures heat up. With more sunshine and people spending more time outdoors, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all...
Emergency Communications Academy Trains Public Information Professionals In Crisis Communications
Working to build a more resilient and prepared state, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) partnered with the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) to train more than 100 communicators in disaster messaging...
Snow-Fed Rivers Make Summertime Swimming Dangerous, Deadly
The start of 2023 is shaping-up to be a tragic one for some outdoor enthusiasts, and their families. It's only June and so far, at least 28 people in California have been swept away by strong river currents. Of those, media reports that...
Governor Newsom Takes Action to Support Ongoing Storm Recovery
Supporting ongoing recovery from late winter storm impacts, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Ventura County, which joins the 52 counties for which the Governor has previously proclaimed a state of emergency related to...
Cal OES Brand and Logo
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is the state's lead emergency management agency. Below, you will find helpful information on the Cal OES Official colors and logo usages. The colors and logos cannot be modified or...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Sherryl Jones
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...
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Welcomes State Emergency Services of Ukraine
Continuing efforts to bridge connections with local, state, national and international partners, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today welcomed nine delegates from the State Emergency Services of Ukraine. The...
California completes cleanup of homes destroyed in 2022 wildfire season
SACRAMENTO – Helping survivors of last year’s wildfires prepare to rebuild, California has completed state-managed debris removal operations for the 2022 wildfire season centered in Siskiyou County. Debris removal crews cleared, tested and released...
Cal OES Launches Innovative Real-Time Tool for California’s First Responder Community
Next-Gen SCOUT Tool Improves Situational Awareness and Collaboration Ahead of Wildfire Season Working to provide California’s first responders a tactical and operational response platform to assist in communication and coordination ahead of an...
With Significant Weather Expected, Cal OES Prepositions Swift Water Rescue Resources in Inyo County
Ahead of significant weather expected in parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of swift water rescue personnel to be available if needed. The...