Temperatures throughout the state are expected to go up again. In anticipation of high temperatures throughout August, some officials have closed parks, for example, in San Diego County. Make sure to contact your state or local parks office to find...

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...

As Earth experienced the hottest month on record in July, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to help protect Californians from the threat of extreme heat and other possible secondary impacts....

Shaping up to be the hottest year on planet earth, California communities are experiencing the effects of complex extreme heat due to climate change. Growing in intensity, frequency and duration, this warm weather has broken records in California...

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...

How Can Older Adults Stay Safe During an Extreme Heat Event? Take high temperatures seriously, especially for individuals over 65 years old. With increasing climate change and the severity of prolonged heat emergencies, Cal OES and the California...

While continuing recovery efforts in counties affected by wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) proactively prepares and raises awareness with all Californians regarding the impacts and benefits of wildfires...

California is home to beautiful mountain ranges, lush valleys, inviting trails and campgrounds. However, don’t let a fun day spent outdoors turn into an emergency! The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all...

As the state continues its efforts to support communities impacted by the February and March storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announces the addition of several counties to the Presidential Major Disaster...

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...

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...

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...

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...