Latest news and updates from Cal OES

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...

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...