News and updates from Cal OES
Federal Disaster Assistance Deadline Extended to September 1 for February and March Storm Survivors
Supporting California communities impacted by the February and March severe storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has requested from the federal government and received an extension for Californians to apply for federal assistance....
Federal Assistance Now Available in Affected Counties Following February & March Storms
As California has weathered more than a dozen atmospheric rivers beginning in December, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has led the response involving nearly every part of state government to the widespread storm impacts. As the work...
Summer of Safety: Preparing for Power Outages
Whether California experiences high winds, extreme heat, or other effects of climate change, there are various factors that could cause for your power to go out. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you and your family to be prepared...
Invasive Species Surge as a Result of Winter/ Spring Storms
Facilitating wide-ranging efforts to help California communities recover following the severe winter and spring storms is a priority for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Cal OES’s Environmental-Historic Preservation (EHP) unit reminds...
Listos California Accomplishes People-Powered, Multi-Language Phone Banking Goal of Calling 2 Million Californians
Nearly 50,000 Californians signed up for life-saving emergency alerts SACRAMENTO – Proactively working to protect Californians from flooding and extreme weather impacts, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the completion of...