Latest news and updates from Cal OES

MES NACIONAL DE PREPARACIÓN: Como se debe preparar la comunidad más vulnerable
En septiembre cada año se celebra el Mes de Preparación Nacional para crear conciencia sobre la importancia de prepararse para los desastres y las emergencias que podrían ocurrir en cualquier momento y California es una prueba de ello. Solamente en los últimos 12...

Ellis Appointed as New Cal OES Assistant Director of Response North
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Nancy Ward today swore in Dana Ellis as the new Assistant Director of Response North Operations. With decades of experience in emergency management, Ellis will oversee Inland and Coastal operations,...

Natural Disaster Charity Can Also Lead to Fraud and Scams
When disasters occur, there are many steps survivors need to take to get back on the road to recovery. During that time, it is common to find people who want to take advantage of survivors by posing as disaster aid workers, insurance representatives or as relatives...

Be Disaster Ready at Work
Disasters can strike anytime and anywhere, even while you are at work. As we recognize Emergency Preparedness Month this September, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages you to think ahead about emergency preparedness, especially...

Be Disaster-Ready on the Go
Whether you’re at home or out and about, a disaster can strike anywhere at any moment. As California continues to experience more complex disasters, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you to be ready. It’s important to have supplies...