Tsunami Advisory for the California Coast
As of 1/15/22 at 8:45 a.m.: What Based on a massive volcanic eruption in the South Pacific, a Tsunami Advisory has been issued for the west coast of California. This could produce strong wave activity for 24 hours and possible damage to boats,...
Less Than a Week Remains for Property Owners Affected by Hopkins, Washington, Windy, French, Fawn and River Complex Fires to Enroll in State’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program
SACRAMENTO – Less than a week remains for owners of properties that sustained structural damage in the Hopkins, Washington, Windy, French, Fawn and River Complex fires to enroll in the state's Consolidated Debris Removal Program. January 15 is the...
National Train Your Dog Month: Prep Your Pup For An Emergency
California is prone to many types of natural disasters. The state sees major wildfires, earthquakes, and extreme weather. As natural disasters become more common, it’s important to have a safety plan for all family members, even the 4-legged ones!...
Podcast: Anniversary of Devastating Haiti Earthquake is Reminder of Heroism and Need for Preparedness at All Levels
January 12, 2010, Haiti suffered enormous loss of life and destruction when a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck about 16 miles west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital. It's estimated that three million people were impacted by the quake,...
Presupuesto presentado por el Gobernador de California para el periodo 2022-2023
PRESUPUESTO PROPUESTO POR EL GOBERNADOR PARA EL PERIODO 2022-23 - Destaca la importancia de la respuesta a emergencias En el 2021, los californianos enfrentaron varias emergencias, que se ubican entre las más desafiantes en la historia del estado,...
California Blueprint: Governor’s Proposed 2022-23 Budget Highlights Importance of Emergency Response
In 2021, Californians endured some of the most challenging emergencies in state history, including the COVID-19 pandemic, catastrophic wildfires, oil spills and earthquakes. With climate change continuing to intensify and lengthen the fire season...
Governor Newsom Releases California Blueprint to Take on the State’s Greatest Existential Threats and Build on Historic Progress
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today unveiled his 2022-23 state budget proposal – the California Blueprint, a bold plan building on the state’s ongoing work to confront California’s greatest existential threats, bolster our strong economic...
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Prevent Price Gouging on At-Home COVID Tests
information in Spanish at the end of the English version SACRAMENTO – As part of the state’s ongoing efforts to protect Californians amid the national surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive...
Governor Newsom Issues Emergency Proclamation to Support Recovery from Winter Storms
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation adding Trinity County to the state of emergency proclaimed last week to assist several counties across the state impacted by recent winter storms. To support the ongoing response and recovery...
Cal OES State Operation Center (SOC) Winter Covid Surge Response Update 2022
We went to the source to give you an update on what the State Operations Center (SOC) is doing in response to the dramatic increase in positive Covid-19 infection rates. Mike Massone is the Cal OES assistant director of response, north, and he...
Ready for Anything: Generator and Propane Safety Tips
Cal OES urges Californians to be prepared before, during, and after a storm, there are a few key things to consider to keep your family and your home as safe as possible. As the season for severe winter weather sweeps across the country, make sure...
More than Ninety-Five Percent of Participating Properties in 2020 Wildfire Debris Removal Can Begin Permitting Process for Reconstruction
More than 4,200 properties returned after completing entire debris removal process SACRAMENTO – More than ninety-five percent of properties whose owners signed up to participate in California's debris removal program following the 2020 wildfires...
Ayuda en el Condado de Nevada para afectados por intensa nevada
AYUDA PARA AFECTADOS POR LA TORMENTA INVERNAL Si usted fue uno de los afectados en el Condado de Nevada por la tormenta invernal registrada la última semana de diciembre, sigue sin electricidad y necesita madera para calentar su hogar, puede...
State Begins Working on Hazard Trees from the 2021 Wildfires
Debris removal crews continue to make quick work of clearing remnants from 2021’s worst wildfires. Crews have begun the identification and removal of hazardous trees statewide. This week, the felling and removing of hazard trees in El Dorado County...
What it Means When Cal OES Activates for Severe Weather
A lot of words get thrown around in the world of emergency response without thinking twice about who's hearing it and what it means to them. But in the Cal OES world, there's one word that affects just about every staff member, and certainly those...