Latest news and updates from Cal OES

California Mounts All-In Response to February 2024 Storm
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) mounted an all-in mission alongside partner agencies to comprise one of the largest-ever statewide prepositioning of resources and support local communities in response to the February 2024 Winter Storm....

Working to Keep Communities Safe, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel in San Diego County
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 personnel in San Diego County to be able...

STORM SEASON SAFETY: Warming Centers 02.08.2024
As significant winter weather impacted much of California with multiple rounds of rain, heavy snow, freezing temperatures and gusty winds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to coordinate with local government partners to...

Storm Season Safety: Driving After a Storm
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...

Storm Season Safety: Where to Find Sandbags 02.08.24
As a series of storms have impacted multiple California communities, lingering effects continue to be seen statewide. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and local partners are coordinating sandbag locations in impacted counties. Cal OES...