Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Matthew Brown, Associate Governmental Program Analyst, Infrastructure Protection Grants
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 our state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)...
STORM SEASON SAFETY: Take Steps Now to Prepare Before the Storm Arrives
As communities prepare for another round of winter storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local, state and federal partners to ensure the state is prepared for impacts and ready to respond to...
Storm Season Safety: Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by the Storms
As California endures storm impacts, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and...
Storm Season Safety Mosquito Safety
Most recently, Southern California has seen widespread rainfall amounts of 3-6 inches, with local amounts of 7-14 inches. As a result of the rain and flooding, Southern California now has free-standing water, which could create a dangerous breeding...
Storm Season Safety: Mold Prevention and Safety
Most recently, Southern California has seen widespread rainfall amounts of 3-6 inches, with local amounts of 7-14 inches. Although mold is common it can be found in places that have experienced extreme amounts of water and flooding. Following...
Storm Season Safety: Returning Home After a Flood
As a result of mudslides and debris flows from the recent storms, California continues to see lingering major impacts, like muck, mud and other debris. Once your local authorities have declared it safe to return home, it’s crucial to prioritize...
Lower elevation snow return to California (Se esperan nevadas en diferentes zonas de California)
As California continues to recover from ongoing weather impacts from recent storms, there’s a possibility of ongoing cold weather impacts in mountain communities. According to the National Weather Service, the state will see lower snow levels...
Federal Assistance Requested for January Storms – What San Diego County Communities Can Expect
As the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works to help get California communities on the road to recovery following the recent series of record-setting wet weather, Governor Gavin Newsom is requesting federal support from...
California Mounts All-In Response to February 2024 Storm
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) mounted an all-in mission alongside partner agencies to comprise one of the largest-ever statewide prepositioning of resources and support local communities in response to the...
Working to Keep Communities Safe, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel in San Diego County
With lingering storm impacts following a powerful atmospheric river system, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire personnel in San...
STORM SEASON SAFETY: Warming Centers 02.08.2024
As significant winter weather impacted much of California with multiple rounds of rain, heavy snow, freezing temperatures and gusty winds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to coordinate with local...
Storm Season Safety: Driving After a Storm
This series of storms brought historic rainfall to many counties across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to coordinate with state partners like CHP and Cal Trans to keep all Californians stay...
Storm Season Safety: Where to Find Sandbags 02.08.24
As a series of storms have impacted multiple California communities, lingering effects continue to be seen statewide. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and local partners are coordinating sandbag locations in impacted...
Prepositioned Resources Remain in San Diego County as State Sees Lingering Storm Impacts
With lingering storm impacts following a powerful atmospheric river system, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire engines and...
Storm Season Safety: Planning Your Route
This series of storms brought historic rainfall to many counties across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to coordinate with state partners like CHP and Cal Trans to keep all Californians stay...