Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Matthew Bonnici
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...

Cal OES’ Seismic Safety Commission to Meet in Sacramento on January 11
Bringing together seismic experts and state leaders, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), through the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission, is meeting on Thursday, January 11 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety...

Be Prepared for the Next Southern California Earthquake
Southern California was rattled by a 4.2 earthquake late Friday morning, which makes this a good time to remind everyone to be prepared before the next one hits. While the earthquake was centered northeast of Rancho Cucamonga in San Bernardino County, news outlets...

Emiten nueva advertencia de alto oleaje.
La advertencia de oleaje alto emitida este miércoles 3 de enero en las Islas de Santa Barbara y Catalina, en la costa de Malibú y el condado de Los Ángeles estará en vigor hasta las 9 pm del próximo lunes 8 de enero. El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología de Estados...

2023 Year in Review
As we turn the page on 2023, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reflects on another year of helping Californians prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. Read on for a recap of the work Cal OES accomplished in communities...