News and updates from Cal OES
Cal OES Shares Key Messages for Saving Energy, Available in Seven Languages
Over the next week, California and the rest of the West Coast will face a historic heat wave that will put pressure on our energy grid. In order to avoid electricity shortages, states like California are asking residents to reduce energy usage in order to prevent...
Counties Open Cooling Centers During Historic Heat Wave
The information that was located on this page was historic from 2020. It has been deleted to eliminate confusion. Please refer to your county for local cooling center information. Summer Heat Resources from Cal OES Heat Resources from the National Weather...
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to River Fire in Monterey County
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the River Fire burning in Monterey County. The FMAG, which is...
As West Coast Faces Historic Heat Wave & Energy Shortages, Governor Newsom Signs Heat Emergency Proclamation to Free Up Energy Capacity
Governor Newsom held all-hands meeting with top energy advisors and agency leads on the heat-induced energy shortages In letter to California’s independent energy agencies that oversee and regulate the state’s energy sector, Governor calls failure to anticipate and...
As West Coast Faces Historic Heat Wave, Cal OES Highlights Steps Californians Should Take To Stay Safe
Californians & Businesses Should Reduce Energy Consumption to Avoid Service Outages, Especially From 3 to 10 PM SACRAMENTO - As the West Coast continues to experience a widespread heatwave, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is...