by Chris Dargan | Jul 21, 2023 | All
During times of emergency, communities band together to support one another by sharing food or water, helping a neighbor clear snow, or even joining a community-based organization. One of the ways someone can give back to their community is to join a Community...
by Adam Cranfill | Jul 19, 2023 | All
As we work to build more resilient communities, the town of Paradise in Northern California is now on the cutting edge of hazard mitigation. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) coordinated federal, state and local resources to implement...
by Chris Dargan | Jul 19, 2023 | All
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...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jul 18, 2023 | All
Bringing together seismic experts and state leaders, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) through the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission is meeting on Thursday, July 20 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jul 18, 2023 | All
As the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works to help get California communities back on the road to recovery from the February and March storms, it’s important that business owners know what to expect after they register for federal...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jul 18, 2023 | All
As the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works to help get California communities back on the road to recovery from the February and March storms, its important residents know what to expect after they register for federal assistance....
by Mariah Bickham | Jul 18, 2023 | All
You may be ready for the next emergency, but did you remember to prepare your pet too? The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind Californians they have a role to play in disaster preparedness, not only with their family and...
by Davina Mapes | Jul 15, 2023 | All
There are various factors that cause power outages. Whether it’s due to a disaster, extreme heat or other climate driven impacts, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to be prepared if the power goes out. Some populations...
by Mariah Bickham | Jul 12, 2023 | All
Summer is a great time to get outdoors and play with your pets but with the temperature increasing so does the risk for your furry friends. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to keep everyone safe especially our pets. When playing...
by Renee Cashmere | Jul 12, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – With a dangerous and widespread extreme heat event expected to impact much of California and the southwestern United States this week, state officials will hold a briefing for members of the media on current forecasts and efforts underway to...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jul 11, 2023 | All, Cal OES Blog, en Español
Durante los próximos días experimentaremos de nueva cuenta temperaturas de 3 dígitos en varias partes del estado dorado, por ello, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) les recuerda algunas medidas básicas y que todos conocen,...
by Adam Cranfill | Jul 11, 2023 | All
With a warming trend moving through California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like you to follow a few important steps to keep yourself, your loved ones, neighbors and pets comfortable and safe during a heat event. DURING A...
by Mariah Bickham | Jul 10, 2023 | All
Last week at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) our Executive Fellow Mariah Bickham held a Tabletop Training for the Center for California Studies Executive Fellowship Program. The Executive Fellowship program is a nationally recognized...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jul 10, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – As Vermont braces for potentially catastrophic flooding as heavy rainfall continues, California is rapidly deploying urban search and rescue personnel to help those impacted. At the request of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of...
by Joe Schutz | Jul 9, 2023 | All
Working quickly to help Californians recover following wildfires that burned through Siskiyou County last year, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) recently completed wildfire debris removal on affected residential properties. To aid...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jul 7, 2023 | All
California is prone to natural disasters of all kinds including wildfires, earthquakes, extreme heat and more recently, significant flooding. As climate change adds to the frequency and severity of these natural disasters, it’s important to take steps now to ensure...
by Adam Cranfill | Jul 6, 2023 | All
With warmer temperatures encroaching, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds Californians to prioritize children’s swimming safety. Keep in mind these safety tips when children are swimming: Watch kids when they are in or around...
by Joe Schutz | Jul 3, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO — The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the approval last month of $583,456.50 in California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding to help Placer County cover eligible costs of clearing roadways and access...
by Joe Schutz | Jul 3, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO — The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the approval in late May of $582,639 in California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding to help Inyo County cover eligible costs related to the replacement of a...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jul 3, 2023 | All
As the state continues its efforts to support communities impacted by recent storms, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announces the addition of several counties to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration. On June 9, Federal Emergency...
by Mariah Bickham | Jun 30, 2023 | All
As Californians enter the July 4 weekend, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is urging families to be safe outdoors. With the weather warming up following a record snowpack in the mountains, many local rivers and bodies of water are fast...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jun 30, 2023 | All
Enhancing California’s enduring efforts to keep communities safe from earthquakes, the San Jose Earthquakes and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) have partnered to increase preparedness for communities and businesses statewide. The...
by Mariah Bickham | Jun 30, 2023 | All
In recognition of June as National Camping Month, the California Governor Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants everyone to enjoy the summer months safely. Whether you’re enjoying California State Parks, local parks or federal lands, it’s important to follow a...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 30, 2023 | All
With warmer temperatures expected this weekend, melting high mountain snowpack could increase flows in creeks, streams and rivers along the east slopes of the southern Sierra. To help keep Californians safe, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal...
by Joe Schutz | Jun 28, 2023 | All
WHAT TO KNOW: Following months of government efforts to combat flooding, and assisted by favorable weather conditions that have slowed snowmelt, state officials released new data showing that Tulare Lake has begun receding – with state actions resulting in at least...
by Adam Cranfill | Jun 28, 2023 | All
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...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jun 26, 2023 | All, en Español
CONSEJOS PARA CUIDAR A LOS NIÑOS CERCA DEL AGUA Observe siempre a los niños cuando estén cerca del agua: Cuando visite ríos, lagos o una alberca, mantenga siempre a los niños cerca de un adulto o de nadadores experimentados. Designe a una persona para cuidarlo: Cuando...
by Mariah Bickham | Jun 23, 2023 | All
As temperatures rise this summer, so does the risk for mosquitos. Some regions of California continue to be flood-impacted and freestanding water can serve as a breeding ground for mosquitos, increasing the risk for mosquito bites and mosquito-transmitted diseases. ...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jun 21, 2023 | All
El 21 de junio es el inicio oficial del verano y de acuerdo al reporte del Sistema Nacional de Meteorología, las temperaturas comenzarán a aumentar paulatinamente en todo California. Con más luz y personas disfrutando al aire libre, la Oficina de Servicios de...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 21, 2023 | All
June 21 marks the official start of summer and across California, we’re seeing temperatures heat up. With more sunshine and people spending more time outdoors, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all...
by Lori Fowler | Jun 20, 2023 | All
Working to build a more resilient and prepared state, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) partnered with the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) to train more than 100 communicators in disaster messaging and emergency...
by Shawn Boyd | Jun 19, 2023 | Cal OES Blog, Video Packages
The start of 2023 is shaping-up to be a tragic one for some outdoor enthusiasts, and their families. It’s only June and so far, at least 28 people in California have been swept away by strong river currents. Of those, media reports that authorities have...
by Chris Dargan | Jun 16, 2023 | All
Supporting ongoing recovery from late winter storm impacts, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Ventura County, which joins the 52 counties for which the Governor has previously proclaimed a state of emergency related to severe storms that...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Jun 15, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is the state’s lead emergency management agency. Below, you will find helpful information on the Cal OES Official colors and logo usages. The colors and logos cannot be modified or...
by Chris Dargan | Jun 14, 2023 | All
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...
by Mariah Bickham | Jun 13, 2023 | All
Continuing efforts to bridge connections with local, state, national and international partners, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today welcomed nine delegates from the State Emergency Services of Ukraine. The Ukrainian delegates are...
by Joe Schutz | Jun 12, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – Helping survivors of last year’s wildfires prepare to rebuild, California has completed state-managed debris removal operations for the 2022 wildfire season centered in Siskiyou County. Debris removal crews cleared, tested and released all 218 enrolled...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 12, 2023 | All
Next-Gen SCOUT Tool Improves Situational Awareness and Collaboration Ahead of Wildfire Season Working to provide California’s first responders a tactical and operational response platform to assist in communication and coordination ahead of an intense wildfire...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 10, 2023 | All
Ahead of significant weather expected in parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of swift water rescue personnel to be available if needed. The prepositioned fire resources...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jun 7, 2023 | Cal OES Blog, en Español
La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador (Cal OES) les recuerda a todos los californianos la importancia de estar preparados y alertas cuando visite los rios y lagos de la región, y hacer caso a las indicaciones de las autoridades, Por lo pronto, el equipo...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jun 6, 2023 | All
Para seguir apoyando a las comunidades afectadas por las tormentas intensas registradas en febrero y marzo, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador (Cal OES) solicitó al gobierno federal la extensión de la fecha límite para solicitar ayuda y este cambió...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jun 6, 2023 | All
Supporting California communities impacted by the February and March severe storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has requested from the federal government and received an extension for Californians to apply for federal assistance....
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 5, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the launch of GunSafety.ca.gov, a new website that provides critical information and multilingual, culturally competent materials on how Californians can use Gun Violence Restraining Orders to help protect their...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jun 2, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the state of California remain committed to maximizing state and federal aid to those who have been adversely impacted by the January storms. Following a major disaster declaration for the January...
by Joe Schutz | Jun 2, 2023 | All
Following historic February and March severe storms that impacted communities statewide, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to facilitate ongoing recovery efforts in Mono County. In particular, the state coordinated with local...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jun 1, 2023 | All, en Español
Después de las históricas nevadas registradas en Mono, el proceso de recuperación sigue su curso. Con poco más de 13 mil habitantes, este condado localizado en las inmediaciones del estado de Nevada y el Parque Yosemite, enfrentó grandes retos durante los primeros 4...
by Chris Dargan | May 31, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS), through the Priority Populations Taskforce, developed a Disaster Assistance Resource Guide (PDF), providing both disaster and...
by Alicia de la Garza | May 31, 2023 | All
As the state prepares for the 2023 wildfire season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to help protect Californians and support local government fire agencies. Cal OES recently announced the addition of a new...
by Diana Ibrahim | May 31, 2023 | All
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...
by Chris Dargan | May 30, 2023 | All
California is no stranger to natural disasters. From mega fires to atmospheric rivers and flooding, climate-driven disasters often involve an all-agency local, state and federal response. At the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), mutual aid...
