News and updates from Cal OES

Centro de Asistencia Local Abrirá en el Condado de San Benito para Ayudar a los Afectados por las Tormentas de febrero y marzo
En colaboración con el condado de San Benito, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES, por sus siglas en inglés) está abriendo un Centro de Asistencia Local (LAC, por sus siglas en inglés) en Hollister. Un LAC se activa después de...

Local Assistance Center to Open in San Benito County to Assist Those Impacted by February/March Storms
In partnership with San Benito County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is opening a Local Assistance Center (LAC) in Hollister. LACs are activated following major disasters to support survivors and businesses suffering disaster-related...

Out-of-State Specialists Assising with March Storm Recovery
As Californians impacted by atmospheric rivers begin their road to recovery, states across the country are lending their support during this process to California communities. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has received help from...

Always Be Prepared: Flooding Potential Could Linger Into Summer Months
Following record snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains accumulated from storms in early 2023 that impacted many communities across California, the potential for flooding could linger for several months as snow begins to melt. The California Governor’s Office of...

April is Earthquake Preparedness Month in California
As California continues to lead the country in emergency management and disaster preparedness, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is also home to Earthquake Warning California. With April as Earthquake Preparedness Month, we want you to...