Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by Wildfires
As California endures persistent wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and vital...
Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by Wildfires
As California endures persistent wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and vital...
Out-of-State Firefighting Personnel and Resources in Route to California Bolster Wildfire Suppression Efforts
At the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), mutual aid is the backbone of quick and efficient response during emergencies. Through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), California welcomes: 25 engines and 94 personnel from...
California’s earthquake warning system notified millions ahead of today’s Southern California quake
What you need to know: The state’s earthquake Early Warning System notified millions of Californians through emergency alerts — some up to 20 seconds before shaking started. SACRAMENTO – California’s first-in-the-nation Earthquake Early Warning System provided advance...
Due to Critical Fire Weather, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighters and Equipment in Northern California
As critical fire weather, including high temperatures and strong winds persist, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned fire...