Latest news and updates from Cal OES

UPDATE: Local Assistance Center is Open in Butte County
(SPANISH INFORMATION AFTER ENGLISH VERSION) In partnership with Butte County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has opened a Local Assistance Center (LAC) in Chico. LACs are activated following disasters to support survivors and...

As Critical Fire Weather Persists, Cal OES Continues to Preposition Firefighting Resources
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...

With Gusty Winds in the Forecast, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources in Multiple Counties
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...

Early Earthquake Warnings are Getting Better

Local Assistance Center Opens in Kern County on Saturday
(SPANISH INFORMATION AFTER ENGLISH VERSION) In partnership with Kern County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella on Saturday, August 10. LACs are activated...