Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in 13 Counties Due to Winter Storms, Activates California Guard
SACRAMENTO – Working to support Californians impacted by severe winter storms, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency to support disaster response and relief in the counties of Amador, Kern, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Mono, Nevada, San...

Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Vivian Blain, Safety Officer
Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each...

Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Amador County to Assist Those Impacted by Winter Storms
In partnership with Amador County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will be opening a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on Thursday, March 2nd. The DRC offers information on available...

Disaster Recovery Center Open in Contra Costa County to Assist Those Impacted by Winter Storms
In partnership with Contra Costa County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Danville on Wednesday, February 15th. The DRC offers information on...

Update on Federal Assistance for January Winter Storms
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the state of California is committed to maximizing state and federal aid to those who have been adversely impacted by the winter storms. Now that a Major Disaster has been declared by President...