Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Local Assistance Centers Open in Los Angeles County
In partnership with Los Angeles County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has opened a Local Assistance Centers (LAC) in Panorama and Los Angeles Cities. LACs are activated following disasters to support survivors and businesses...

Storm Season Safety: During Sustained Heavy Rainfall
As weather patterns threaten to bring increased rainfall and potential flooding to California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all residents and communities that it is essential to stay safe during increased rainfall....

Online Consumer Safety Tips
As California’s Homeland Security Agency, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to encourage all Californians to remain vigilant when sharing confidential personal information online. Personal information includes, but is not limited, your name,...

Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Matthew Brown, Associate Governmental Program Analyst, Infrastructure Protection Grants
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 our state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each...

STORM SEASON SAFETY: Take Steps Now to Prepare Before the Storm Arrives
As communities prepare for another round of winter storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local, state and federal partners to ensure the state is prepared for impacts and ready to respond to communities in need....