As Storms Impact Communities Statewide, Cal OES Prepositions Flood Fighting Resources
As a significant weather storm impacts 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 fire...
Governor Newsom Expands Storm State of Emergency to Three Additional Counties
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency on March 14 to support storm response and relief efforts in the counties of Alpine, Orange and Trinity, which join 40 counties the Governor has previously proclaimed a state of...
Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by March Storms 03.14.23
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local governments to provide impacted Californians with shelters and other resources. There are currently 30 shelters open across 13 counties. The total census is 490....
Know the Difference: What Evacuation Warnings and Orders Mean
As a significant series of storms continue to impact parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all Californians about the importance of being prepared. Extreme weather like heavy rainfall...
Amid Heavy Rainfall Statewide, Cal OES Prepositions Additional Flood Fighting Resources
As a significant weather storm impacts 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 fire...
Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by March Storms 03.13.23
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local governments to provide impacted Californians with shelters and other resources. There are currently 32 shelters open across 13 counties. The total census is 608....
Ahead of Next Atmospheric River Event, Cal OES Prepositions Flood Fighting Resources
As a significant weather storm impacts 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 fire...
Governor Newsom Expands Storm State of Emergency to Six Additional Counties
SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency to support storm response and relief efforts in six additional counties: Calaveras, Del Norte, Glenn, Kings, San Benito and San Joaquin. At Governor Newsom’s request, last...
Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by March Storms 03.12.23
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has the following information on available county shelters and locations related to the current winter storm: There are currently 30 shelters open across 12 counties. The total census...
As Inclement Weather Continues, Cal OES Prepositions Flood Fighting Resources Across California
As a significant weather storm impacts 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 fire...
Cal OES Prepositions Additional Personnel and Equipment as Storms Impact State
As a significant weather storm impacts much of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of personnel and equipment to be available as needed. The prepositioned fire...
California Department of Social Services Offers ‘CalHOPE’ and Other Points of Contact During March Storms
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) coordinates with multiple state agencies during times of emergencies and disasters. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is currently offering multiple options for...
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Storm Response and Recovery
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that, within hours of California’s request, the White House has approved a Presidential Emergency Declaration authorizing federal assistance to support the state and local response to continuous...
Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by March Storms 03.10.23
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has the following information on available county shelters and locations related to the current winter storm: There are currently 15 congregate shelters open across 9 counties. The...
President Biden Approves California Emergency Declaration
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of California and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from severe winter...