Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Be Prepared for the Next Southern California Earthquake
Southern California was rattled by a 4.2 earthquake late Friday morning, which makes this a good time to remind everyone to be prepared before the next one hits. While the earthquake was centered northeast of Rancho Cucamonga in San Bernardino County, news outlets...

Emiten nueva advertencia de alto oleaje.
La advertencia de oleaje alto emitida este miércoles 3 de enero en las Islas de Santa Barbara y Catalina, en la costa de Malibú y el condado de Los Ángeles estará en vigor hasta las 9 pm del próximo lunes 8 de enero. El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología de Estados...

2023 Year in Review
As we turn the page on 2023, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reflects on another year of helping Californians prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. Read on for a recap of the work Cal OES accomplished in communities...

Storm Season Safety: Planning Your Route
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. Unpredictable weather also means road conditions and routes are subject to change as quickly...

As High Surf Continues to Cause Localized Flooding, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Engines and Personnel in Multiple Counties
With high surf leading to localized flooding along the California coast, 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 multiple counties...