Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Earthquake Test Alert for MyShake App Users
As part of the Annual Great ShakeOut, the Myshake Application will issue a test alert on October 19, 2023 at 10:19am. Starting now through Thursday, roughly 2.8 million users of the smartphone application in California will begin receiving warnings in both English...
Statement on Security from California’s Homeland Security Advisor
SACRAMENTO – Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Nancy Ward, who serves as California’s Homeland Security Advisor, released the following statement on the efforts underway to protect the well-being of all Californians: “As California’s Homeland Security...
In Santa Barbara County, Cal OES Prepositions Critical Firefighting Resources, Personnel Ahead of Potentially Strong Winds
Working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in Santa Barbara County to be able to respond if needed. The...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Robb Mayberry
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...
Recorrido rumbo al Gran Simulacro del sismo en California 2023
California es un estado que puede enfrentar todo tipo de emergencias y por ello, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES), les recuerda la importancia de siempre estar preparados para la próxima emergencia, especialmente si se trata...