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Storm Season Safety: Planning Your Route
As winter weather begins to hit California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to make sure they are storm ready. Unpredictable weather also means road conditions and routes are subject to change as quickly...

As High Surf Continues to Cause Localized Flooding, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Engines and Personnel in Multiple Counties
With high surf leading to localized flooding along the California coast, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire engines and personnel in multiple counties...

Storm Season Safety: Coastal Flooding in Southern California
Storms coming from the northern part of the state are predicted to bring moderate to major coastal flooding through Saturday in Southern California. Coastal flooding and high surf have already impacted parts of the state, prompting evacuation warnings. High tides have...

As High Surf Leads to Flooding, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Engines and Personnel in Ventura County
As high surf in Southern California leads to localized flooding, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire engines and personnel in Ventura County to be able...

Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Russ Eads
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...