Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Cal OES Promotes Earthquake Preparedness with Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill and Tour
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) teamed up with local, state and federal partners to emphasize the importance of earthquake preparedness through the annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill. Millions of participants across the state...

Governor Newsom Doubles Funding to Bolster Safety and Security in Faith Communities and Takes Action to Immediately Increase Police Presence at Places of Worship
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Gavin Newsom authorized the immediate expansion of funds to bolster safety and security at religious institutions in California amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. SACRAMENTO — Amid heightened fears and concerns among...

El Gran Simulacro de California 2023
Este 19 de octubre en California se realizará de nueva cuenta el Gran Simulacro del sismo. Es un movimiento internacional de concientización. La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California lo invita a ser parte de esta gran oportunidad de...

Statement on 4.1 Earthquake in Sacramento County
Around 9:30 a.m. this morning, Sacramento County experienced a 4.1 magnitude earthquake. Preliminary reports do not indicate any significant damage or injuries following the earthquake. While the situation is fluid, the California Governor's Office of Emergency...

IRS approves California’s request to extend tax-filing deadline to November 16 for storm victims
Continuing to support Californians as they recover from the recent winter and spring storms, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approved a request from Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to further extend tax...