Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Storm Season Safety: Planning Your Route
This series of storms brought historic rainfall to many counties across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to coordinate with state partners like CHP and Cal Trans to keep all Californians stay safe on the road...
Cal OES Supports Californians During Landslide Emergencies as Wet Weather Continues Statewide
High-flow events can occur days, weeks or months after raining has stopped. So, if you live in an area where heavy precipitation has occurred, stay vigilant. Following extreme weather conditions that brought heavy rainfall to California this month, a notable number...
Governor Newsom on Winter Storms: “We’re Grateful to Our Thousands of First Responders”
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California mobilized thousands to respond to record-breaking storms since late January which combined, have so far killed 12 people. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom thanked first responders for their efforts over the past few weeks to...
Storm Season Safety: During a Flood-Turn Around Don’t Drown.
Don't let the floodwaters sweep you away The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to help you remain safe while California is experiencing localized flooding this season. Since Sunday, February 4, 2024, Southern California has seen...
Governor Newsom Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Help San Diego Recover from January Storm
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom is requesting a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden for San Diego County following late January’s devastating storm. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President...