Latest news and updates from Cal OES
How California Responds to Winter Weather
When winter weather impacts California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) leads the effort to ensure local governments have the resources they need to keep Californians safe. Helping Californians Through the State Operations Center,...
Incorporating New Technology, Cal OES Type I Fire Engines Get an Upgrade
California experiences a variety of major disasters and fire engines deployed through the California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System, administered by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) are often called in to respond and provide...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Summer Wright
Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each...
Currier Appointed as Assistant Director of Public Safety Communications
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the appointment of Walter “Budge” Currier as Assistant Director of Public Safety Communications at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Currier has been instrumental in the growth of Public Safety...
Cal OES Resources for California’s Winter Weather
Unsettled weather has arrived in California with plentiful rain and heavy mountain snow, which has prompted the National Weather Service to issue multiple Winter Storm Watches for many parts of the state. Cal OES would like to remind drivers to make sure they’re...