Swim Safely: Wear a Life Jacket

Swim Safely: Wear a Life Jacket

With warming weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds you about the importance of wearing a lifejacket when recreating in and around California’s waterways. Life Jackets in and Around Water Regardless of swimming ability, all...
Australian Emergency Management Delegation Visits Cal OES

Australian Emergency Management Delegation Visits Cal OES

Continuing to serve as a model for other states and nations on emergency management, today, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) hosted an international delegation of representatives from the Australian National Emergency Management Agency...
Cold Water Dangers

Cold Water Dangers

As weather warms up with record snowpack in the Sierras, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind everyone to take extra precautions and be aware of cold-water dangers this spring. Snowmelt-fed streams and rivers flow...
Plumas County Earthquake

Plumas County Earthquake

On May 11 at 4:19 p.m. a 5.5 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Lake Almanor area near Chester in Plumas County. As soon as the shaking stopped, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), along with its local, state and federal partners,...
Fight The Bite Against Mosquitoes

Fight The Bite Against Mosquitoes

In light of the recent flooding that has impacted most of California, it has created a dangerous breeding ground for mosquitos. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants everyone to enjoy the warmer weather but doesn’t want you to fall...
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Support Ongoing Central Valley Flood Response

Governor Newsom Announces New Flood Investment Proposals

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his revised budget proposal will include $492 million in funding to help protect Californians from ongoing flooding impacts in the Central Valley and throughout the state. The one-time funding will support at-risk...
2023 Flood Recovery

2023 Flood Recovery

2023 FLOOD RECOVERY   Continuing to work shoulder to shoulder with local, state, and federal partners to keep communities state in response to flooding in the Tulare Basin, Cal OES is working across state government to continue proactive preparedness and response...
Spring Storm Recovery: Mold Prevention and Safety

Spring Storm Recovery: Mold Prevention and Safety

Following the recent flooding that has affected communities across California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind everyone of the steps they can take to protect themselves and their families from post-storm related...
Drop, Cover and Hold On…

Drop, Cover and Hold On…

As California’s lead emergency management agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) coordinates with local, state, and federal partners in all hazard’s response after an emergency – like an earthquake. Cal OES and its partners work...
Earthquakes in Everyday Spaces

Earthquakes in Everyday Spaces

As April is Earthquake Preparedness Month comes to a close, it’s important to remember that not all emergencies happen at home. In particular, earthquakes can happen at any time, so the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) strives to help...
Mes de preparación contra sismos

Mes de preparación contra sismos

La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California, les recuerda la importancia de siempre estar preparados para la próxima emergencia, especialmente si se trata de un sismo. Existen muchos recursos disponibles para que los californianos se preparen...