Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Additional Disaster Recovery Center Open in Santa Cruz County to Assist Those Impacted by Winter Storms
In partnership with Santa Cruz County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). The DRC will offer information on available resources to homeowners,...

Local Assistance Center Now Open in Monterey County to Support Those Impacted by Winter Storms
In partnership with Monterey County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) opened a Local Assistance Center (LAC) on Saturday, January 21. LACs are activated following major disasters to...

Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Santa Cruz County to Assist Those Impacted by Winter Storms
In partnership with Santa Cruz County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on Saturday, January 21. The DRC will offer information on available...

STORM SEASON SAFETY: During Rainstorm Season
As the state faces wet weather in many areas statewide the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all residents and communities that it is essential to stay safe during increased rainfall. A much more active weather pattern, or...

Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by Winter Storm 01.20.23
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 25 congregate shelters open across 13 counties. The total census is 777....