Governor Newsom Launches GunSafety.ca.gov, Including Resources about Gun Violence Restraining Orders in Eight Languages, during National Gun Violence Awareness Month
SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the launch of GunSafety.ca.gov, a new website that provides critical information and multilingual, culturally competent materials on how Californians can use Gun Violence Restraining Orders to...
UPDATE: Santa Clara County Added to January Storms for Individual Assistance
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the state of California remain committed to maximizing state and federal aid to those who have been adversely impacted by the January storms. Following a major disaster...
Cal OES Aids Mono County Families During and After Recent Storms
Following historic February and March severe storms that impacted communities statewide, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to facilitate ongoing recovery efforts in Mono County. In particular, the state...
El proceso de recuperación sigue su curso en el Condado de Mono
Después de las históricas nevadas registradas en Mono, el proceso de recuperación sigue su curso. Con poco más de 13 mil habitantes, este condado localizado en las inmediaciones del estado de Nevada y el Parque Yosemite, enfrentó grandes retos...
Disaster Assistance Resource Guide
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS), through the Priority Populations Taskforce, developed a Disaster Assistance Resource Guide (PDF), providing both disaster...
Ahead of 2023 Wildfire Season, Cal OES Adds New Type VI Fire Engine into Mutual Aid System
As the state prepares for the 2023 wildfire season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to help protect Californians and support local government fire agencies. Cal OES recently announced the...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Chad Stokes, Region Emergency Communications Coordinator
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...
Mutual Aid Resources Are Pivotal to Disaster Response
California is no stranger to natural disasters. From mega fires to atmospheric rivers and flooding, climate-driven disasters often involve an all-agency local, state and federal response. At the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services...
California Continues its All-In Mission to Recover from the 2023 February and March Storms
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues its all-in mission alongside partner agencies to support recovery efforts of local communities to the 2023 February and March Storms. Here are the latest numbers as of May 25,...
Swim Safely: Wear a Life Jacket
With warming weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds you about the importance of wearing a lifejacket when recreating in and around California’s waterways. Life Jackets in and Around Water Regardless of...
Cal OES Prepositions Resources Ahead of Flood Potential
Ahead of significant weather impacts in parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed. The prepositioned...
New California Counties Added to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration
As the state continues its efforts to support communities impacted by recent storms, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announces the addition of several counties to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration. On May 25,...
Listos California at Cal OES Reaches Millions of At-Risk Californians to Ensure Disaster Resilience
Partners have engaged Californians through meaningful outreach interactions SACRAMENTO – Working to continue building resilience among at-risk populations living in areas most susceptible to natural disasters, the California Governor’s Office of...
Safety in the Sun: Exercise Caution When Recreating Outside This Holiday Weekend
While we honor the brave service members who gave their lives to protect this nation, Memorial Day weekend also marks the unofficial start of summer and many Californians will flock to the outdoors, including local, state and federal parks. The...
Multi-Agency Wildland Preparedness Exercise in San Diego County Comes Ahead of Wildfire Season
May is Wildfire Awareness Month and agencies across the state are preparing themselves and their communities for the upcoming fire season. The California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) participated in the 20th Annual San Diego County...