Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by March Storms 03.13.23
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local governments to provide impacted Californians with shelters and other resources. There are currently 32 shelters open across 13 counties. The total census is 608. The following...

Ahead of Next Atmospheric River Event, Cal OES Prepositions Flood Fighting Resources
As a significant weather storm impacts parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed. The prepositioned fire resources include:...

Governor Newsom Expands Storm State of Emergency to Six Additional Counties
SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency to support storm response and relief efforts in six additional counties: Calaveras, Del Norte, Glenn, Kings, San Benito and San Joaquin. At Governor Newsom’s request, last week President Biden...

Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by March Storms 03.12.23
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has the following information on available county shelters and locations related to the current winter storm: There are currently 30 shelters open across 12 counties. The total census is 480. The...

As Inclement Weather Continues, Cal OES Prepositions Flood Fighting Resources Across California
As a significant weather storm impacts parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed. The prepositioned fire resources include:...