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...
Mosquito Fire Survivors Urged to Sign Up for County-Led Debris Removal Programs
Property Owners in El Dorado and Placer Counties Must Sign a Right-of-Entry Permit to Participate SACRAMENTO – As property owners affected by this year’s largest wildfire continue the process of rebuilding, the California Governor’s Office of...
Recruitment Announcement: Cal OES is Hiring!
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is recruiting for a Southern California-based Senior Public Information Officer and an Information Officer focused on the Earthquake Early Warning System to join our best-in-class...
Cal OES Awards Over $15 Million in State Funding Through Prepare California ‘Match’ Program
Infrastructure Improvement Projects Intended to Protect Communities from Future Disasters Sacramento – As part of the state’s ongoing efforts to increase community resilience in areas of the state more prone to natural disasters, the California...
California Partners with Apple on Satellite-Enabled Emergency Services
Part of comprehensive effort to enhance emergency service technologies and provide Californians the tools they need during an emergency As part of the state’s continued efforts to provide California communities with the resources they need to stay...
Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources in Three Southern California Counties in Advance of Extreme Fire Conditions
With extreme fire conditions and a Red Flag Warning in the forecast for Southern California this week, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources and personnel in Los...
Cal OES Convenes Local Leaders Focused on Community Resilience During 2022 Hazard Mitigation Conference
SACRAMENTO – With climate-driven disasters becoming more frequent and more destructive, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is convening leading emergency management experts from across the state at a two-day summit...