Latest news and updates from Cal OES

With Unsettled Weather in the Forecast, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Personnel and Equipment
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...

What to Know When Lightning Strikes – Put Safety First
Thunderstorms can happen during any season. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) urges Californians to stay safe when one rolls into their area. Lightning and thunder are natural phenomena associated with electrical discharges that occur...

Diferencia entre advertencia y orden de evacuación
Un aviso u orden de evacuación se dará siempre durante una emergencia, por lo que es importante estar preparados y saber que hacer en caso de una desgracia natural. Por ello, es importante saber en qué consiste cada una y no desestimar las indicacoines de las...

Ahead of Critical Fire Weather, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Personnel and Equipment
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 Plumas...

Cal OES Announces $22.5 Million in Grants to Bolster State and Local Cybersecurity Efforts
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the deployment of funds and is now accepting applications for over $22.5 million in grant funds to bolster cybersecurity at a state and local level. The State and Local Cybersecurity...