Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Classroom Emergency Preparedness Tips for Teachers
A disaster or emergency can happen at any time. As teachers prepare their classroom for the new school year, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages teachers, staff, parents and guardians to think ahead about emergency preparedness....

Fighting Mosquitoes and Protecting your Family from Mosquito-Transmitted Diseases
With the recent wet conditions and warm weather, California has created an unwanted breeding ground for mosquitoes. Some parts of California are more susceptible to mosquitoes, knowing where to look and how to identify risks in and around your home can help you Fight...

Prepare Your Family for Back-to-School Season with Potentially Life-Saving Emergency Planning
Whether you’re at home, at work or while your child is at school, disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. As you prepare your child to go back to school, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all families to think ahead about...

Federal Disaster Assistance Deadline Fast Approaching
In an effort to assist California communities to repair and rebuild following severe storms in February and March, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), along with local, state and federal partners are reminding Californians they only have...

Cal OES Debris Removal Team Assists Lahaina Wildfire Recovery on Maui
In a show of interstate solidarity and expertise, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has dispatched a team of wildfire debris removal specialists to aid in the recovery efforts following the devastating Lahaina wildfire on Maui. The...