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 California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each...

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in San Diego and Ventura counties to support recovery from winter storms in late December and January. The emergency proclamation includes provisions facilitating unemployment benefits for...

Don't let the floodwaters sweep you away The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to help you remain safe if California experiences any flooding this season. As California communities are anticipating a round of storms, so Cal OES would...

This storm season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to make sure they’re prepared to stay safe on the road.  Though it’s best to avoid being on the road during extreme weather, sometimes we may be caught off...

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 multiple counties to...