Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Deadly Silence: Are You Listening
Summer weather has arrived, and nothing cools you down better than a dip in the pool. But there are a few things you should know before jumping in. Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death among children 1-4 years of age. It's also the third leading cause...
Clearing the Way for Recovery: Statewide Debris Removal Reaches 90% Completion
SACRAMENTO – The remains of 2020 wildfire survivors’ homes and property -- burned metal, concrete, ash, and contaminated soil -- have now been cleared from over 90 percent of the properties enrolled in California’s Statewide Consolidated Debris Removal Program. Most...
Emergency Preparedness: Include Pets in Your Evacuation Plans
When creating an emergency and evacuation plan for your family, don’t forget your feathery or furry friends – our pets. Pets most likely will not survive if left on their own and if they do survive, you may not be able to find them when you return home. Preparing...
Cal OES Deploys Ten New Fire Engines to Protect Communities and Save Lives, More on the Way
As California continues to recover from the historic 2020 fire season, and faces continued severe fire threat and extreme drought conditions in 2021, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is deploying new resources to protect California communities and...
If in Doubt, Don’t Go Out: Rip Currents and Beach Safety
Rip currents are the cause of more than 80 percent of the rescue’s lifeguards perform on beaches each year. A rip current is a narrow, fast-moving channel of water that starts near the beach and extends offshore through the line of breaking waves. It’s often difficult...