While it's important to help pack your child's backpack, it's also important to pack a go-bag for your family. Disasters can strike anytime, anywhere, and being prepared is essential in case you need to leave home quickly. As you prepare your child to go back to...

With the return of critical fire weather, 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 critical fire engines and personnel in...

It’s that time of year, back-to-school time! With school back in session, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is calling all fourth graders to become preparedness ambassadors for their communities. Through Cal OES’s Preparedness...

(SPANISH INFORMATION AFTER ENGLISH VERSION) In partnership with Tehama County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) at the Red Bluff Community Center (Gym) on Thursday, August 15. LACs are activated...

Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each...