Hurricane Preparedness: Safeguarding Against High Winds
As Hurricane Hilary threatens Southern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind you how to stay safe during the event of extreme winds in your area. Before a high wind event occurs: Remove...
State of California Issues Advisory on Hurricane Hilary
*Additional Hurricane Hilary response and recovery information located here* MATHER – The State of California is closely monitoring the development of Hurricane Hilary in the Pacific Ocean as it may have significant impacts on California in the...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Saagar Patel, IT Contracts Manager, IT Administration
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 Sends Wildfire Response and Recovery Teams to Hawaii and Oregon
WHAT TO KNOW: California is deploying 201 specialized personnel, 25 vehicles, and more resources to help our neighbors in Hawaii and Oregon SACRAMENTO – Following action last week to support Hawaii, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of...
High Temperatures Return to California This Week
As summer continues, triple digit temperatures remain possible across significant portions of the golden state through Wednesday. As of 1400 on August 14th, the National Weather Services has active Heat Advisories for 27 counties and Excessive Heat...
Ensuring Public Safety through State and Local Coordination Ahead of Extreme Temperatures
As we enter the warmer summer months, it’s an important reminder that the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works around the clock with local, state and federal partners to mitigate any impacts from extreme weather. As...
Disaster Recovery Centers Now Open
CURRENTLY OPEN DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS FRIDAY, August 11, 2023 There are no open Disaster Recovery Centers in California in response to the 2023 Winter/Spring storms. More information is available below. As California has weathered extreme...
State Launches Historic Firefighting Partnership with the Pala Band of Mission Indians
Ahead of peak wildfire season, this partnership amplifies the robust California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System SAN DIEGO – Working to fortify state and local resources to keep Californians safe from all-hazard disasters, the California...
Governor Newsom Deploys Urban Search & Rescue Team to Hawaii to Support Wildfire Response
SACRAMENTO – Moving swiftly to support the response to deadly wildfires in Hawaii, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of resources and urban search and rescue personnel to assist in the coordination and support of emergency...
Cal OES Awards Additional Resiliency Funding to Disaster Vulnerable Communities
$8.2 million is part of the Prepare California ‘Jumpstart’ Program investing in local infrastructure improvements SACRAMENTO – Delivering on its commitment to build resilient communities in areas of the state most susceptible to disasters, the...
Lightning and Isolated Thunderstorms Could Strike Parts of California This Week
The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is urging Californians to be alert, as remnants of Tropical Cyclone Eugene make their way to the west coast. Moisture is expected across the state, bringing the threat of isolated thunderstorms...
Cal OES Helps Prepare the Next Generation of Emergency Managers
Preparing the next generation of emergency managers, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Nancy Ward spoke at the 2nd Annual Camp ReadyLA event. Director Ward joined other leaders in emergency management and...
Ready for Wildfires: Cal OES Utilizes Fleet of More than 270 Fire Engines to Respond to All-Hazards Events
California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System Bolsters State Response to Incidents Statewide As California experiences more severe and complex disasters, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works with local government...
Cal OES Awards Grant for Sexual Assault and Violence Prevention
In a significant show of commitment to support sexual violence prevention, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is providing a grant for the 2023 National Sexual Assault Conference. The grant aims to bring organizations...
Preparación contra sismos en California
La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California, conocida por sus siglas en inglés como Cal OES, les recuerda la importancia que si viven en California, es importante siempre estar preparados. Y cuando se trata de un sismo,...