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...
Local Assistance Center to Open in Placer County to Support Mosquito 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 Mosquito Fire survivors in Placer County. The LAC will be open September...
Local Assistance Center to Open in El Dorado County to Support Mosquito 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 Mosquito Fire survivors in El Dorado County. The LAC will be open September...
Cal OES Prepositions Search and Rescue Teams, Water Protective Measures, Near Fire Burn Scars in Preparation of Flooding
With potential for heavy rainfall and flooding in the northern part of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources including swift water rescue teams and...
Governor Newsom Sends Urban Search and Rescue Teams to Puerto Rico to Support Hurricane Fiona Response
SACRAMENTO – As Puerto Rico reels in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona, which resulted in catastrophic rainfall and flooding, Governor Gavin Newsom is rapidly deploying urban search and rescue personnel to help those on the island. Governor Newsom...
Local Assistance Center to Open in San Bernardino County to Support Families Affected by Deadly Rain-Induced Debris Flows
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 families affected by the recent debris flows in San Bernardino County. The...
Cal OES Prepositions Search and Rescue Teams Near Fire Burn Scars in Preparation of Flooding
With potential for heavy rainfall and flooding in the northern part of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources including swift water rescue teams in Sacramento...
State Wraps Up Watershed Protection Missions Following Oak and McKinney Fires
Wildfire Recovery Work Vital to Preserving Local Waterways In an effort to safeguard waterways affected by the 2022 wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in coordination with the Department of Water Resources...