Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES – Sean Powers, Deputy Logistics Chief.
This week, Cal OES welcomes you to learn more about Robert Sean Powers, who joined Cal OES in December 2022 as the Deputy Logistics Chief for the State Operations Center (SOC). Since his arrival, Sean has made an immediate and significant impact, demonstrating...
Building Earthquake Resiliency
Recently, California communities across the state have been experiencing earthquakes, which is a good reminder for everyone to be prepared when shaking starts. Recently, Californians have experienced a handful of earthquakes in El Centro, Corona, Malibu, Ojai, Salinas...
New ways to learn about California’s State Hazard Mitigation Plan: Multilingual translations for key resources and critical hazards webinar series available
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is announcing key initiatives to enhance accessibility to vital hazard mitigation information for all Californians. In an effort to increase the state’s resiliency, Cal OES is now providing webinar...
A Local Assistance Center Opens in Sacramento County for the Apartment Fire
In partnership with Sacramento County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) opens a Local Assistance Center (LAC) for the Apartment Fire at the North Highland Community Center on Sunday, November 24 for ONE DAY ONLY. LACs are activated...
Driving safe in winter weather
With an atmospheric river producing strong winds, heavy rain and snowfall in Northern California ahead of the first travel weekend of the holiday season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages those who plan to travel to take steps...