Local Assistance Center to Open in San Benito County to Assist Those Impacted by February/March Storms
In partnership with San Benito County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is opening a Local Assistance Center (LAC) in Hollister. LACs are activated following major disasters to support survivors and businesses...
Out-of-State Specialists Assising with March Storm Recovery
As Californians impacted by atmospheric rivers begin their road to recovery, states across the country are lending their support during this process to California communities. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has...
Always Be Prepared: Flooding Potential Could Linger Into Summer Months
Following record snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains accumulated from storms in early 2023 that impacted many communities across California, the potential for flooding could linger for several months as snow begins to melt. The California...
April is Earthquake Preparedness Month in California
As California continues to lead the country in emergency management and disaster preparedness, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is also home to Earthquake Warning California. With April as Earthquake Preparedness...
Accessible Evacuations: How All Californians Can Prepare for Emergencies
Vulnerable populations are typically disproportionately affected by disasters. That's why it's so important to have specific plans in place and a go-bag ready in case of an emergency or evacuation. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency...
All 183 Siskiyou County Properties Participating in State’s Full Debris Removal Program Cleared of Mountain, McKinney, and Mill Wildfire Debris
SACRAMENTO – Continuing the state’s commitment to help communities affected by last year’s wildfires in their recovery, crews have reached a major milestone in the effort to remove eligible debris generated by the Mountain, McKinney, and Mill fires...
Pajaro Recovery Continues as Drinking Water Returns
An important milestone has been achieved on the road to recovery for the Monterey community of Pajaro. All Do Not Drink Orders have been lifted. The Sunny Mesa Water System in conjunction with the State Water Resources Control Board and Monterey...
The Process of Recovery is Underway in Pajaro
As California weathers more than a dozen atmospheric rivers during the past few months, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services has led a response involving nearly every part of state government to the widespread storm...
Proceso de recuperación ha iniciado tras las tormentas
La mayoría de los condados que componen al estado de California, sufrieron los estragos de las tormentas generadas por los ríos atmosféricos. Por ello el pasado 28 de marzo, el Gobernador de California Gavin Newsom, solicitó la declaración...
Asistencia Federal disponible para los afectados por las tormentas de Febrero y Marzo
Conforme los californianos han enfrentado la fuerza de los ríos atmosféricos registrados desde el pasado mes de diciembre, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador (Cal OES) a encabezado las operaciones de respuesta y ayuda del gobierno...
Two Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Santa Cruz County to Assist Those Impacted by February and March Storms
In partnership with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and other state partners, Monterey and Santa Cruz County are hosting two...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Chue Thao
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 Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support Storm Response and Recovery
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to further support the state’s all-of-government emergency response and recovery efforts amid...
Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by March Storms 04.03.23
Through the California Department of Social Services and local governments, the state is working to ensure Californians impacted by winter storms have access to shelters and other resources. There are currently 7 shelters open across 4 counties....
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Support Tulare Lake Basin Flood Response
WHAT TO KNOW: As a result of the historic storms California experienced this winter and spring, the Tulare Lake Basin is facing significant flooding, which will worsen as the snowpack melts in coming months. The executive order streamlines state...