Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Cal OES Prepositions Additional Personnel and Equipment as Storms Impact State
As a significant weather storm impacts much of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of personnel and equipment to be available as needed. The prepositioned fire resources include:...
California Department of Social Services Offers ‘CalHOPE’ and Other Points of Contact During March Storms
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) coordinates with multiple state agencies during times of emergencies and disasters. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is currently offering multiple options for those who need...
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Storm Response and Recovery
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that, within hours of California’s request, the White House has approved a Presidential Emergency Declaration authorizing federal assistance to support the state and local response to continuous storms impacting much...
Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by March Storms 03.10.23
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 15 congregate shelters open across 9 counties. The total census is 62....
President Biden Approves California Emergency Declaration
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of California and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from severe winter storms, flooding,...