Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Elise Arata, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator
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...
Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Santa Barbara County to Assist Those Impacted by Winter Storms
In partnership with Santa Barbara County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will be opening two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) on Saturday, January 28th. The DRC...
FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Center Open in Calaveras County for Those Affected by Winter Storms
A Mobile Registration Intake Center (MRIC) is now open in Calaveras County for those whose uninsured and underinsured primary residence was damaged or destroyed by recent winter storms. A location in San Andreas is open starting Friday, January...
$19 Million in Grants Now Available to Enhance Safety & Security for Local Reproductive Health Facilities
These grants are part the Newsom Administration’s investments to protect the right to safe and accessible reproductive health care. SACRAMENTO -- Building on California’s commitment to protect reproductive rights of patients and providers alike,...
Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Open in Merced County to Assist Those Impacted by Winter Storms
In partnership with Merced County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on Tuesday, January 22nd. The DRC offers information on...
Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Hiring Unlicensed Contractors in Aftermath of Winter Storms
Reminds Californians that price gouging restrictions remain in effect. OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert warning Californians to beware of fake and unlicensed contractors soliciting their services to...
Winter Storm Recovery: How to Protect Your Family from Mold Exposure
Following the recent storms and flooding that have 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...
Disaster Unemployment Assistance has been Approved for Those Impacted by Damaging Winter Storms
Benefits available to affected individuals in seven counties. SACRAMENTO – Californians in Sacramento, Merced, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and San Joaquin counties who have been impacted by the severe winter storms,...
More than Eighty Percent of Siskiyou County Properties Affected by Mountain, McKinney, and Mill Fires Cleared of Wildfire Debris
SACRAMENTO – Continuing the state's commitment to help communities affected by last year's wildfires in their recovery, crews have reached a major milestone in the effort to remove eligible debris generated by the Mountain, McKinney, and Mill fires...
Disaster Recovery Center Open in San Luis Obispo County to Assist Those Impacted by Winter Storms
In partnership with San Luis Obispo County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on Tuesday, January 24th. The DRC offers...
Cal OES Partners with US Air Force for Weather Data Reconnissance Mission
During a 9-hour flight, a team from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), witnessed the incredible work done by the crew of the 530 Weather Reconnissance Squadron. Flying a specially outfitted WC-130J, this team of...
Additional Disaster Recovery Center Open in Santa Cruz County to Assist Those Impacted by Winter Storms
In partnership with Santa Cruz County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). The DRC will offer information on available...
Local Assistance Center Now Open in Monterey County to Support Those Impacted by Winter Storms
In partnership with Monterey County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) opened a Local Assistance Center (LAC) on Saturday, January 21. LACs are activated following...
Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Santa Cruz County to Assist Those Impacted by Winter Storms
In partnership with Santa Cruz County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on Saturday, January 21. The DRC will offer...
STORM SEASON SAFETY: During Rainstorm Season
As the state faces wet weather in many areas statewide the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all residents and communities that it is essential to stay safe during increased rainfall. A much more active...