Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Building a More Resilient California through our Changing Climate
California is often celebrated for its stunning landscapes, technological innovation and cultural diversity. It is also a state that bears the brunt of devastating disasters. From wildfires that ravage vast areas of pristine forests to prolonged droughts and heavy...
Cal OES Approves Nearly $138,000 in CDAA Funds to Help Siskiyou County Cover Labor and Equipment Costs Related to Culvert Cleaning and Replacement following McKinney Fire and Subsequent Heavy Rains and Mud Flows
SACRAMENTO -- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the approval in late September of $137,900.40 in California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding to help Siskiyou County cover eligible equipment and overtime costs...
Job Opportunity: Senior Graphic Designer at Cal OES
Excited to join an innovative, nation-leading team of crisis communications and public affairs professionals? The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is now hiring a Graphic Designer III within our Office of Crisis Communication and Public...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Star Cochran
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...
As Weather Changes Statewide, Cal OES Emphasizes the Importance of Being Ready for Wildfire
Every year, California experiences a variety of disasters, including major wildfires. Even during the cooler fall and winter months, continued dry and available fuels increase wildfire risk and it’s more important than ever to be prepared year-round. The California...