Latest news and updates from Cal OES

County Cooling Centers and Resources
The October heat wave continues to impact multiple regions across the state. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services encourages residents to visit their county’s community services pages for resources, including heat safety information and places to...

California Coordinates Over 750 Workers and Vehicles for Rapid Response Utility Aid to States Hit by Hurricane Helene
Sacramento, CA – In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed a four-member team from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) consisting of volunteer management and advanced planning experts to support ongoing...

California Takes Action During October Heat Wave
With unusually high temperatures forecast for the first week of October in some parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working in partnership with state agencies to promote heat safety and resources to help residents...

Keep a Go-bag Packed this Fall Season
With fall in full swing, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to be prepared year-round for disasters and emergencies. As wildfire activity continues, it's essential to be prepared for all situations. It's also...

Keep Your Furry Family Members Safe from High Heat
Fall is here, but the hot weather is not over yet. With widespread Heat Advisories across the state and Excessive Heat Warnings into Sunday, October 6, The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to keep everyone safe, including our pets....