
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...

Local Assistance Center to Open in San Bernardino County to Assist Those Impacted by Spring Storms
In partnership with San Bernardino County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is opening a Local Assistance Center (LAC) in Wrightwood. LACs are activated following major disasters to support survivors and businesses...

Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by March Storms 03.30.23
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 9 shelters open across 5 counties....

Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by March Storms 03.29.23
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 9 shelters open across 5 counties....

Governor Newsom Expands Storm State of Emergency, Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support Ongoing Response and Recovery
SACRAMENTO – As California continues to deploy personnel and resources to protect communities and support recovery efforts amid ongoing severe storms, Governor Gavin Newsom today requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the...

Local Assistance Center to Open to Assist Monterey County Residents Impacted by Spring Storms
In partnership with Monterey County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is opening a Local Assistance Center (LAC) in Watsonville. LACs are activated following major disasters to support survivors and businesses...

Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by March Storms 03.28.23
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 10 shelters open across 5 counties....

Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by March Storms 03.27.23
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 13 shelters open across 6 counties....

Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by March Storms 03.26.23
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 13 shelters open across 6 counties....

Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by March Storms 03.25.23
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 15 shelters open across 6 counties....

Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by March Storms 03.24.23
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 18 shelters open across 9 counties....