This Holiday Season: Cal OES Reminds Californians About the State’s Gun Violence Restraining Order Law
SACRAMENTO – While it’s normally the happiest time of the year for many Californians, the holiday season can turn into a tragedy as firearm violence is more likely to occur than any other time of the year. As California continues to lead the way...
Cal OES Rapidly Initiates Recovery Phase to Help Californians After Humboldt County Earthquake
In an effort to help Humboldt County residents get on the road to recovery following a magnitude 6.4 earthquake, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is deploying assessment and recovery personnel and resources in the...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series: Dennis Smithson
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...
Cal OES Coordinating Response to Earthquake in Humboldt County
Working aggressively to ensure the safety of Californians, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is leading the state’s response to the Humboldt County earthquake that occurred on December 20. Background on Earthquake ...
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency to Support Response to Humboldt County Earthquake
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for Humboldt County to support the emergency response to today’s 6.4 magnitude earthquake near the City of Ferndale. The earthquake has resulted in two fatalities and injured...
Warming Centers Among Winter Weather Resources Available for Vulnerable Communities
With significant winter weather impacting 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) is working with local government partners...
Winter Weather Resources for Vulnerable Communities
Due to unsettled weather impacting 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) is working with local government partners to...
California Honors Sandy Hook Survivors with Action Ten Years After Horrific Shooting
Highlights Suite of Laws Aimed at Keeping Californians Safe from Gun Violence, including Statewide Campaign to Raise Awareness of Temporary Gun Violence Restraining Orders SACRAMENTO –State leaders today marked 10 years since the horrific Sandy...
Building Better Communications for the Next Big Disaster
Sacramento – Building capacity to support Californians during times of crisis, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) hosted public information officers from across state government last week for training on how to...
Statement on Cybersecurity Incident
The California Cybersecurity Integration Center (Cal-CSIC) is actively responding to a cybersecurity incident involving the California Department of Finance. The intrusion was proactively identified through coordination with state and federal...
How California Responds to Winter Weather
When winter weather impacts California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) leads the effort to ensure local governments have the resources they need to keep Californians safe. Helping Californians Through the State...
Incorporating New Technology, Cal OES Type I Fire Engines Get an Upgrade
California experiences a variety of major disasters and fire engines deployed through the California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System, administered by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) are often called in to respond...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Summer Wright
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...
Currier Appointed as Assistant Director of Public Safety Communications
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the appointment of Walter “Budge” Currier as Assistant Director of Public Safety Communications at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Currier has been instrumental in the growth...
Cal OES Resources for California’s Winter Weather
Unsettled weather has arrived in California with plentiful rain and heavy mountain snow, which has prompted the National Weather Service to issue multiple Winter Storm Watches for many parts of the state. Cal OES would like to remind drivers to...