Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Winter Storm Recovery: How to Protect Your Family from Mold Exposure
Following the recent storms and flooding that have affected communities across California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind everyone of the steps they can take to protect themselves and their families from...
Disaster Unemployment Assistance has been Approved for Those Impacted by Damaging Winter Storms
Benefits available to affected individuals in seven counties. SACRAMENTO – Californians in Sacramento, Merced, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and San Joaquin counties who have been impacted by the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and...
More than Eighty Percent of Siskiyou County Properties Affected by Mountain, McKinney, and Mill Fires Cleared of Wildfire Debris
SACRAMENTO – Continuing the state's commitment to help communities affected by last year's wildfires in their recovery, crews have reached a major milestone in the effort to remove eligible debris generated by the Mountain, McKinney, and Mill fires from properties...
Disaster Recovery Center Open in San Luis Obispo County to Assist Those Impacted by Winter Storms
In partnership with San Luis Obispo County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on Tuesday, January 24th. The DRC offers information on available...
Cal OES Partners with US Air Force for Weather Data Reconnissance Mission
During a 9-hour flight, a team from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), witnessed the incredible work done by the crew of the 530 Weather Reconnissance Squadron. Flying a specially outfitted WC-130J, this team of United States Air Force...