Latest news and updates from Cal OES
What to do to Prepare Before a Power Outage
As we prepare for this storm season, an important step is to ensure you and your household are prepared for any hardships that may result, especially if you lose power. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to be...
Cal OES Marks Thirty Years of Earthquake Preparedness and Resiliency After 1994 Northridge Earthquake
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) marks thirty years since the 1994 Northridge Earthquake spurred the next generation of public support, outreach and earthquake resiliency programs throughout the state. Cal OES honors those who were...
STORM SEASON SAFETY: Wet Weather Defense
While California is celebrated for its beautiful landscapes, it also experiences its fair share of weather-related challenges. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to remind all Californians across the Golden State to be proactive...
With Heavy Rain in the Forecast, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Engines and Personnel
With heavy rain in the forecast that could lead to localized flooding, 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 Del Norte County to...
Storm Season Safety: Driving During a Storm
As winter weather begins to hit California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to make sure they are storm ready. Driving can be dangerous in the best of weather conditions. But when snowstorms, mudslides,...