Cal OES’ Efforts to Confront Cyber Threats
As the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wraps up October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s an important reminder on how California is leading a whole-of-government effort to confront cyber threats. As California’s...
Cal OES Reinforces Importance of Earthquake Preparedness with Annual ShakeOut Drill
Today, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) joined local, state and federal partners to remind Californians about the importance of earthquake preparedness with the annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill practicing Drop,...
Cal OES Director Honored for his Outstanding Career by National Emergency Management Association
In recognition of his leadership and outstanding career in emergency management in California over the last three decades, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci was honored today by the National...
Cal OES Completes Property Cleanup for 2021 Wildfires Statewide, Property Owners Can Rebuild
All 2,301 parcels in participating in California's Consolidated Debris Removal Program returned to county officials after completing debris removal process. SACRAMENTO – Marking the final step in state-led debris removal efforts following last...
Inicia un nuevo recorrido del simulador de sismos
La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California, les recuerda la importancia de siempre estar preparados para la próxima emergencia, especialmente si se trata de un sismo, Y para quienes nunca han experimentado un fuerte sismo,...
Earthquake Simulator Tour to Stop in Six California Cities in Advance of Statewide Earthquake Preparedness Day
Public invited to learn from experts and experience an earthquake simulator MATHER – Building upon California’s leadership to implement a first-in-the-nation earthquake alert system and encouraging Californians to be earthquake prepared, the...
Hazard Tree Assessments Underway in Mariposa County Following Devastating Oak Fire
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in coordination with local partners and contracted debris removal crews, continues to make quick work of clearing remnants left in the wake of the 2022 wildfires. This week, in...
Recovery Work Begins in Placer County Following Mosquito Fire
Following the destructive Mosquito Fire in Placer and El Dorado counties, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is leading the effort amongst state and local partners to begin the first step to recovery in Placer County....
California Takes Action To Combat Illicit Cannabis Grow, Transnational Criminal Organizations
New multi-agency enforcement task force is working to disrupt the illegal market, while increasing efforts to support entrepreneurs and businesses in the legal cannabis market SACRAMENTO – Taking aggressive action to protect communities, consumers,...
California Sends Additional Resources to Florida to Assist with Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts
Cal OES Deploys Six Urban Search and Rescue Canine Search Teams State Emergency Management and Mass Care Specialists Remain in Florida to Aid in Cleanup Efforts SACRAMENTO – As Florida residents grapple with a rising death toll, and widespread...
Cal OES Kicks Off Cybersecurity Awareness Month for October
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and each week we will show how California is marshalling a whole-of-government effort to confront cyber threats. As California’s Homeland Security Agency, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal...
Governor Newsom Deploys Emergency Personnel to Florida to Aid With Response to Hurricane Ian
SACRAMENTO – Working to support communities impacted by Hurricane Ian, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of emergency management and mass care specialists to Florida to support the state’s response to the ongoing crisis....
Local Assistance Center to Open in Madera County to Support Fork Fire Survivors
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in partnership with local, state, and federal agencies, will open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) to aid Fork Fire survivors in Madera County. The LAC will be open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m....
Wrapping September as National Preparedness Month: Are you ready for the next disaster?
Living in a disaster-prone state such as California represents myriad of challenges. With endless threats of drought, wildfires, floods and earthquakes, along with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency...
Reliable Tsunami Hazard Maps Another Valuable Preparedness Tool
Although tsunamis are rare in California, the entire coastline is at risk. Whether living or visiting near the coast, it is important to know what to do in advance, during, and after a tsunami event. To ensure proper preparedness, Cal OES, along...