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...
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency to Support Communities Recovering from Wildfires During Extreme Heat Wave
Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an emergency proclamation to support communities recovering from several fires that started during the recent extreme heat wave, which brought record high temperatures and exacerbated drought conditions, dry fuels...
Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Statewide Wildfires – September 19, 2022
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in conjunction with state, local and federal partners, is coordinating the deployment of mutual aid resources in support of statewide wildfires. As of September 19, Cal OES has...
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Crack Down on Hate Crimes, Protect Targeted Communities
Amid an increase in hate-fueled violence across the country, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation to equalize and strengthen penalties for using hate symbols and bolster security for targeted religious and community-based nonprofits. AB...
Governor Newsom Takes Action to Support Communities Recovering from Extreme Weather Events Across California
As communities across the state contend with the impacts of climate-driven extreme weather events this summer, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed emergency measures to support response and recovery efforts underway following Tropical Storm Kay, a...
Flood After Fire: Preparing for the Post-Disaster Danger
How Wildfires Leave Communities Vulnerable to Mud, Debris Flows for Years After Flames Extinguished With the state bracing for yet another round of wet weather just one week after Tropical Storm Kay drenched parts of Southern California, the...
California Families: What to Know About the State’s Gun Violence Restraining Order Law as Students Go Back to School
This law has potential to prevent mass shootings, firearm suicides. SACRAMENTO – As millions of California children and teens head back to school, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is highlighting how the state’s Gun...
Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Statewide Wildfires – September 16, 2022
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in conjunction with state, local and federal partners, is coordinating the deployment of mutual aid resources in support of statewide wildfires. As of September 16, Cal OES has...
Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Statewide Wildfires – September 15, 2022
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in conjunction with state, local and federal partners, is coordinating the deployment of mutual aid resources in support of statewide wildfires. As of September 15, Cal OES has...
Cal OES Preparedness Ambassador Students Will Journey Into Disaster Experiences to Help Their Communities
We’re back! Back to school that is, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, or Cal OES, wants to be a part of the school buzz too. How do the worlds of schools and Cal OES cross paths? It happens in a lot of different ways, but...
Cal OES to Hold Hazard Mitigation Summit to Build Community Resilience
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is pleased to invite local leaders, emergency management professionals, and community planning partners to a two-day hazard mitigation summit created especially for those working to...
Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Statewide Wildfires – September 13, 2022
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in conjunction with state, local and federal partners, is coordinating the deployment of mutual aid resources in support of statewide wildfires. As of September 13, Cal OES has...