Extreme Heat Returns to Southern California This Week
As another reminder that summer is not over yet, triple-digit temperatures remain possible across significant portions of the Golden State through Wednesday. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) urges Californians to...
Statistics from the 2022-23 Winter and Spring Storms Recovery Mission
Following severe storms that affected most of the state this past winter, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and its partners provided unprecedented aid to affected Californians. Recovery efforts following the storms...
Beat the Heat, Safety Tips for Children
As California enters the warmer summer months, it’s important for families to pay close attention to the health and well-being of their children. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like everyone to know some tips...
Classroom Emergency Preparedness Tips for Teachers
A disaster or emergency can happen at any time. As teachers prepare their classroom for the new school year, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages teachers, staff, parents and guardians to think ahead about...
Fighting Mosquitoes and Protecting your Family from Mosquito-Transmitted Diseases
With the recent wet conditions and warm weather, California has created an unwanted breeding ground for mosquitoes. Some parts of California are more susceptible to mosquitoes, knowing where to look and how to identify risks in and around your home...
Prepare Your Family for Back-to-School Season with Potentially Life-Saving Emergency Planning
Whether you’re at home, at work or while your child is at school, disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. As you prepare your child to go back to school, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all families to...
Federal Disaster Assistance Deadline Fast Approaching
In an effort to assist California communities to repair and rebuild following severe storms in February and March, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), along with local, state and federal partners are reminding...
Cal OES Debris Removal Team Assists Lahaina Wildfire Recovery on Maui
In a show of interstate solidarity and expertise, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has dispatched a team of wildfire debris removal specialists to aid in the recovery efforts following the devastating Lahaina...
Federal Housing Agency Provides $115 Million in Disaster Recovery Funds to California
In a significant move to bolster disaster recovery efforts in California, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a $115 million award for California to recover from recent disasters and emergencies. In continuing its...
Southern California Communities Recovering Following Tropical Storm Hilary
As we move beyond the storm that blew over most of Southern California, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working to assist counties as they clean up and recover from the impacts of Tropical Storm Hilary. Cal OES is working...
Shelters for Residents Impacted by Tropical Storm Hilary Now Closed
In response to Tropical Storm Hilary, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services coordinated with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted Californians had access to shelters and vital...
In Wake of Cook’s Corner Mass Shooting, Governor Newsom Issues Statement and Urges Californians to Use Life-Saving Red Flag Laws
ORANGE COUNTY — In the wake of last night’s mass shooting in Trabuco Canyon that left at least three victims dead and six individuals wounded, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a statement regarding the incident and urged all Californians to use...
Resources at the Ready: Cal OES Disaster Logistics
Helping Californians prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) supports communities by providing them with the resources they need. Through disaster logistics, teams from...
Cal OES Prepositions Swiftwater Rescue Teams as Flooding from Tropical Storm Hilary Lingers
Working proactively to place swiftwater resources in high-risk areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in Southern California to be able to respond...
Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by Tropical Storm Hilary
In response to Tropical Storm Hilary, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services coordinated with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted Californians had access to shelters and vital...