Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Seasonal Safety Considerations for Older Adults
With the fall season rolling in, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind Californians about steps they can take to be adequately prepared this season. Disaster preparation for older adults begins with trusted family...

Inicia el otoño en el norte de California
Este viernes se registra el tercer cambio de temporada del año. El verano se despide y los colores amarillo, naranja y rojo comenzarán a apoderarse del norte de California. El Equinoccio de Otoño ha llegado y con él, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del...

Emergency Preparedness on Campus
With the school year back in full swing, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages teachers, staff, parents and guardians to be prepared for any kind of emergency on campus - from earthquakes to bomb threats. Campus safety is a top...

Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel After Red Flag Warning Issued
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 Sonoma, Lake and Colusa counties to be able to respond if...

Cal OES Fire and Rescue Specialists Come Back from Hawaii Following Devastating Wildfire
As California’s lead emergency management agency, the California’s Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) responds to a variety of disasters state and nationwide, including major wildfires. In August of this year, and similar to the Camp Fire of 2018 that...