Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Homeowners Urged to Hire Licensed Contractors Following Storm Damage
After a series of severe damaging storms and with more wind and rain expected to impact California, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is reminding homeowners to use licensed contractors for any construction repairs above $500. After a disaster, CSLB’s mission...
Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Sacramento County to Assist Californians Impacted by 2023 Winter Storms
In partnership with Sacramento 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 Wednesday, January 18. The DRC will offer information on available...
Philanthropic Efforts Underway for Californians Impacted by January Winter Storms
With support from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Philanthropy California and the League of California Community Foundations (LCCF) have launched an official GoFundMe to help communities affected by the California winter storms....
Shelters Available for Residents Impacted by Winter Storm 1.18.23
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 21 congregate shelters open across 12 counties. The total census is 777....
Presidential Major Disaster Declaration Expanded to Three Additional Storm-Impacted Counties
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has added the counties of Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration issued to support the state’s storm response and recovery efforts, joining...