With temperatures dangerously high in much of California, staying hydrated is crucial to your health, particularly if you spend time outdoors.   Extreme heat is the number one cause of weather-related deaths in California. Drinking plenty of fluids helps prevent...

The National Weather Service defines a heat event is as a forecast with a high risk for heat illness and fire danger across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds you the importance of being prepared and to remember that...

SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the predeployment of additional firefighting resources in Inyo County. This is on top of resources predeployed earlier this week to...

SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) approved the predeployment of additional firefighting resources in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. This is on top of resources...

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 OES) staff has met each...