Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Ready for Anything: Don’t Wait for an Emergency, Prep Now to Reduce Stress Later
California is prone to natural disasters of all kinds including wildfires, earthquakes, extreme heat and more recently, significant flooding. As climate change adds to the frequency and severity of these natural disasters, it’s important to take steps now to ensure...
Stay Cool, Stay Safe: Crucial Steps for Children’s Water Safety
With warmer temperatures encroaching, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds Californians to prioritize children’s swimming safety. Keep in mind these safety tips when children are swimming: Watch kids when they are in or around...
Cal OES Announces Approval of More than $583,000 in CDAA Funding to Help Placer County Cover December 2021 Winter Storms Response Costs
SACRAMENTO -- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the approval last month of $583,456.50 in California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding to help Placer County cover eligible costs of clearing roadways and access to...
Cal OES Announces Approval of Nearly $582,639 in CDAA Funds to Help Inyo County Cover the Cost of Pine Creek Bridge Replacement and Slope Protection Measures
SACRAMENTO -- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the approval in late May of $582,639 in California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding to help Inyo County cover eligible costs related to the replacement of a bridge...
New Counties Added to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration
As the state continues its efforts to support communities impacted by recent storms, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announces the addition of several counties to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration. On June 9, Federal Emergency...