
Plumas County Earthquake
On May 11 at 4:19 p.m. a 5.5 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Lake Almanor area near Chester in Plumas County. As soon as the shaking stopped, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), along with its local, state and...

5-12-23 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 10, 2023:

Cal OES’ Seismic Safety Commission to Meet in Humboldt County May 23-24
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is bringing together state and local leaders and recovery officials through the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission (Commission) to discuss the earthquakes that occurred locally...

Fight The Bite Against Mosquitoes
In light of the recent flooding that has impacted most of California, it has created a dangerous breeding ground for mosquitos. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants everyone to enjoy the warmer weather but doesn’t...

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 4,...

Governor Newsom Announces New Flood Investment Proposals
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his revised budget proposal will include $492 million in funding to help protect Californians from ongoing flooding impacts in the Central Valley and throughout the state. The one-time funding will...

California Awards Millions to Enhance Security for Reproductive Health Facilities
SACRAMENTO – In keeping with the commitment to protect reproductive rights of patients and providers throughout California, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced nearly $8 million in grants being awarded to bolster physical and data security at 21...

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...

California reconoce el mes de concientización sobre incendios forestales. Destaca la importancia de estar preparados
Aunque ha sido mucha la lluvia registrada en California desde finales del 2022, ello no significa que el riesgo de enfrentar incendios forestales se haya desvanecido en el estado dorado. Por ello, es importante que, durante la semana del 1 al 5 de...