Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Semana de Preparación contra Tsunamis
El pasado 15 de enero, el Centro de advertencia de tsunamis en el pacífico del Servicio Nacional de Meteorología emitió una advertencia de tsunami en toda la costa de California, tras la erupción volcánica en la zona de la isla de Tonga. Tras la advertencia, el Centro...

Keep a Spring in Your Step by Preparing Before Heading Outdoors
California is home to beautiful mountain ranges, lush valleys and inviting lakes, rivers, and streams and for many Californians, the Spring season means it’s time to explore outside. However, don’t let a fun day spent outdoors turn into an emergency! The California...

Tsunami Preparedness Week: Rare Volcanic-Induced Tsunami Adds Layer to Coastal Risks
On January 15, 2022, the National Weather Service Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a Tsunami Advisory for the entire California coast following the large volcanic eruption near Tonga. As the State Operations Center actively coordinated response efforts and...

Recruitment Announcement: Multiple Executive Level Positions Currently Open
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is actively recruiting for several executive level openings. Cal OES is seeking: Southern Regional Administrator, Response Operations Assistant Director, Public Safety Communications Chief, Disaster...

Cal OES Sends Life-Saving Medical Supplies to Assist Ukrainians
Supplies now on their way overseas include a 50-person field hospital and oxygen equipment to assist refugees fleeing violence. DIXON, CA – Working to support emergency survivors not just in California but across the globe, the California Governor’s Office of...