Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Prepositioned Resources Remain in San Diego County as State Sees Lingering Storm Impacts
With lingering storm impacts following a powerful atmospheric river system, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire engines and personnel in San Diego...
Storm Season Safety: Planning Your Route
This series of storms brought historic rainfall to many counties across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to coordinate with state partners like CHP and Cal Trans to keep all Californians stay safe on the road...
Cal OES Supports Californians During Landslide Emergencies as Wet Weather Continues Statewide
High-flow events can occur days, weeks or months after raining has stopped. So, if you live in an area where heavy precipitation has occurred, stay vigilant. Following extreme weather conditions that brought heavy rainfall to California this month, a notable number...
Governor Newsom on Winter Storms: “We’re Grateful to Our Thousands of First Responders”
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California mobilized thousands to respond to record-breaking storms since late January which combined, have so far killed 12 people. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom thanked first responders for their efforts over the past few weeks to...
Storm Season Safety: During a Flood-Turn Around Don’t Drown.
Don't let the floodwaters sweep you away The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to help you remain safe while California is experiencing localized flooding this season. Since Sunday, February 4, 2024, Southern California has seen...