Cal OES Tours State, Reminds Californians Importance of Being Ready for Wildfire
California experiences a variety of devastating disasters, including wildfires, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to take proactive steps to be prepared. In collaboration with the...
2023 Flood Recovery
2023 FLOOD RECOVERY Continuing to work shoulder to shoulder with local, state, and federal partners to keep communities state in response to flooding in the Tulare Basin, Cal OES is working across state government to continue proactive...
5-4-23 California Continues its All-In Mission to the 2023 Storms
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues its all-in mission alongside partner agencies to support local communities in response to the 2023 Storm. Here are the latest numbers as of May 3, 2023: ...
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for California Residents Affected by Recent Storms and Flooding
In Partnership with state and federal agencies, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to inform California communities about the assistance available for those who suffer from unemployment as a result from the February...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Greg Renick
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...
Spring Storm Recovery: Mold Prevention and Safety
Following the recent flooding that has affected communities across California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind everyone of the steps they can take to protect themselves and their families from...
More California Counties Added to 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 counties to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration. On May 2, Federal...
State Recognizes Wildfire Awareness Month, Emphasizes Importance of Being Ready
As climate change contributes to more frequent and intense disasters, including wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all Californians about the importance of always being prepared. As the state...
4-27-23 California Continues its All-In Mission to the 2023 Storms
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues its all-in mission alongside partner agencies to support local communities in response to the 2023 Storm. Here are the latest numbers as of April 27, 2023:
Wildfire Preparedness Week: California Prepares for Wildfire Season
As the state’s lead emergency management agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) responds to a variety of emergencies and disasters throughout the state, including wildfires. As California recognizes Wildfire...
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 April 27,...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in San Bernardino County to Assist Mountain Communities Impacted by Feb/March Storms (English and Spanish)
The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and San Bernardino County to host a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Twin Peaks to...
Drop, Cover and Hold On…
As California’s lead emergency management agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) coordinates with local, state, and federal partners in all hazard’s response after an emergency – like an earthquake. Cal OES and its...
Earthquakes in Everyday Spaces
As April is Earthquake Preparedness Month comes to a close, it’s important to remember that not all emergencies happen at home. In particular, earthquakes can happen at any time, so the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)...
State to Mobilize Flood Outreach Effort to One Million Californians
Governor Newsom Announces Multi-Language, People-Powered Pilot Program to Engage Over 1 Million People in Flood-Threatened Communities This adds to the all-in state effort to help communities on the ground following extreme storms SACRAMENTO...