Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Cal OES Prepositions Additional Flood Fighting Resources as Storms Impact State
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 Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration to Support Storm Response
B-Roll of storm response efforts available here Californians can visit CalAlerts.org to sign up for local wireless emergency alerts and QuickMap.ca.gov to check road conditions SACRAMENTO – As another atmospheric river descends on California, Governor Gavin Newsom...

Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by Winter Storms 03.09.23
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 5 congregate shelters open across 4 counties. The total census is 69. The...

Cal OES Prepositions Flood Fighting Resources Ahead of Storm
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 Proclaims Storm State of Emergency Supporting 21 Additional Counties
SACRAMENTO – With a series of storms forecasted to continue through mid-March, including an atmospheric river event later this week, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency to support storm response and relief efforts in 21 additional counties:...