News and updates from Cal OES
Ahead of Another Round of Storms, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment Statewide
As another winter storm moves through the state with the potential to bring heavy rain, strong winds and localized flooding, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically...
What to Expect During Winter Storm Winds
Strong winds, heavy rainfall and widespread power outages can happen in the hours after a storm starts and in California, where extreme weather events are common, wind can be a silent instigator of disasters. The National Weather Service (NWS) issues a high wind...
Storm Season Safety: Driving During a Storm
As the state faces more wet weather in many areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all California drivers to make sure they are storm ready. Driving can be challenging in the best of weather conditions. But when...
With More Winter Weather on the Way, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment in Multiple Counties
As another winter storm moves through the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire personnel in multiple counties to be able to respond if needed. ...
Storm Season Safety: Know Your Avalanche Risk
During storm season as California experiences heavy snow, strong wind and other weather impacts, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants all Californians to stay safe from an avalanche emergency. An avalanche is when a large amount of...