News and updates from Cal OES
Mosquito Season is Here, Try These Safety Tips to Prevent Disease Transmission
As temperatures rise this summer, so does the risk for mosquitos. Some regions of California continue to be flood-impacted and freestanding water can serve as a breeding ground for mosquitos, increasing the risk for mosquito bites and mosquito-transmitted diseases. ...
El verano ha iniciado. Disfrute la temporada, pero hágalo de manera segura.
El 21 de junio es el inicio oficial del verano y de acuerdo al reporte del Sistema Nacional de Meteorología, las temperaturas comenzarán a aumentar paulatinamente en todo California. Con más luz y personas disfrutando al aire libre, la Oficina de Servicios de...
First Day of Summer: Tips to Stay Safe as the Seasons Change
June 21 marks the official start of summer and across California, we're seeing temperatures heat up. With more sunshine and people spending more time outdoors, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all Californians about the...
Emergency Communications Academy Trains Public Information Professionals In Crisis Communications
Working to build a more resilient and prepared state, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) partnered with the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) to train more than 100 communicators in disaster messaging and emergency...
Snow-Fed Rivers Make Summertime Swimming Dangerous, Deadly
The start of 2023 is shaping-up to be a tragic one for some outdoor enthusiasts, and their families. It's only June and so far, at least 28 people in California have been swept away by strong river currents. Of those, media reports that authorities have recovered...