
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...

Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by Winter Storm 01.20.23
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 25 congregate shelters open across 13 counties. The...

Out-of-State Recovery Experts Arrive to California to Assist with Winter Storm Impacts
As Californians impacted by the atmospheric river system begin their road to recovery, states across the country are lending their support to California communities. As of January 19, 2023, 14 total recovery experts from eight states are providing...

Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by Winter Storm 01.19.23
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 25 congregate shelters open across 13 counties. The...

Cal OES Prepositions Swift Water, Firefighting Personnel Across State
After a series of winter storms brought heavy rain and snowfall, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is continuing to preposition swift water rescue resources and firefighting personnel statewide in preparation for...

Homeowners Urged to Hire Licensed Contractors Following Storm Damage
After a series of severe damaging storms and with more wind and rain expected to impact California, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is reminding homeowners to use licensed contractors for any construction repairs above $500. After a...

Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Sacramento County to Assist Californians Impacted by 2023 Winter Storms
In partnership with Sacramento 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 Wednesday, January 18. The DRC will offer...

Philanthropic Efforts Underway for Californians Impacted by January Winter Storms
With support from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Philanthropy California and the League of California Community Foundations (LCCF) have launched an official GoFundMe to help communities affected by the California...

Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by Winter Storm 1.18.23
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 21 congregate shelters open across 12 counties. The...

Presidential Major Disaster Declaration Expanded to Three Additional Storm-Impacted Counties
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has added the counties of Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration issued to support the state’s storm response and recovery...