
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,...

Extreme Heat Tips for Hiking
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...

Extreme Heat 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...

Ahead of Extreme Heat, Cal OES Reminds Californias to Stay Safe
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....

Extreme Heat Breaking Records at Home and Beyond
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...

Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Holly Lendl, Emergency Notification Controller
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?
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...

Cal OES Fire and Rescue Chief Brian Marshall Details Preparations for Fire Season
In this episode (#97) we talk with Cal OES Fire and Rescue Chief Brian Marshall. With an impressive 30 plus year background in emergency management, Chief Marshall has been serving with Cal OES since 2019. With California heading into...

Environmental Benefits to Forests and the Critters that Chase Wildfires
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...

Summer Outdoor Safety Tips and Tricks:
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...

New Counties Added to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance
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...

Federal Disaster Assistance Deadline Extended to September 1 for February and March Storm Survivors
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...

Federal Assistance Now Available in Affected Counties Following February & March Storms
FEMA assistance is now available to affected California communities following the storms in February and March…

Centros de recuperación de desastre
Lunes 24 de julio, 2023: Tormentas de Febrero y marzo Condado de Nevada Preparatoria Bear River Calle Magnolia Rd 11130 Grass Valley, CA 95949 Gimnasio de la Escuela secundaria Alder Creek Calle Alder Dr # 10931 Truckee, CA 96161 Conforme los...