by Michael Traum | Apr 20, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – Supporting ongoing storm response and recovery efforts, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in the counties of Contra Costa, Riverside, San Diego, and Yolo, which join the 47 counties for which the Governor has previously...
by Chris Dargan | Apr 20, 2023 | All
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues its all-in mission alongside partner agencies to support local communities in response to the 2023 Storm. Here are the latest numbers as of April 20, 2023:
by Diana Ibrahim | Apr 20, 2023 | All
In partnership with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and other state partners, San Benito County is hosting a Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in...
by Adam Cranfill | Apr 20, 2023 | All
Central Valley Recovery Efforts: The Return of Tulare Lake Working around the clock to help Central Valley communities recover from extreme storms that battered California in February and March, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Apr 20, 2023 | All, Cal OES Blog, en Español
Decenas de personas siguen trabajando contra reloj en cada uno de los condados afectados por las tormentas, como en Tulare y Kings, en donde las inundaciones han cubierto casas, caminos y miles de acres de campos de cultivo. La oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del...
by Diana Ibrahim | Apr 19, 2023 | All
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are working together to alert disaster survivors that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity...
by Lori Fowler | Apr 19, 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 April 14, Federal Emergency...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Apr 19, 2023 | All, Cal OES Blog, en Español
Bienvenidos a otro episodio de Mitigando los riesgos. Recuerda que si vives en California es importante que conozcan los riesgos más grandes que prevalecen en la región en que vives. De esa forma estarás mejor preparado. En el estado dorado, más de 1100 millas de...
by Adam Cranfill | Apr 18, 2023 | All
Signing up for emergency alerts will provide you valuable time and information before a disaster occurs, helping to make sure you and your family remain safe during an emergency. Every county in California offers free emergency alerts to aid residents when disasters...
by Diana Ibrahim | Apr 18, 2023 | All
As Californians continue to recover from the series of recent storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with federal and state agencies to inform residents and business owners about Emergency Tax Relief for Californians....
by Gustavo Ortiz | Apr 18, 2023 | All, Cal OES Blog, en Español
California es un estado en donde durante todos los días del año se puede registrar un desastre natural. Es por ello que es importante conocer los riesgos más grandes en la región en que vives para de esa forma estar mejor preparados. De acuerdo al estudio realizado...
by Alicia de la Garza | Apr 17, 2023 | All, Cal OES Blog
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 | Apr 14, 2023 | All
Disaster CalFresh Offered in Kern, Mariposa, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Tulare, and Tuolumne Counties The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) today announced that individuals and families affected by the recent severe winter storms in Kern,...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Apr 14, 2023 | All
En colaboración con el condado de San Benito, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES, por sus siglas en inglés) está abriendo un Centro de Asistencia Local (LAC, por sus siglas en inglés) en Hollister. Un LAC se activa después de...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Apr 14, 2023 | All
In partnership with San Benito County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is opening a Local Assistance Center (LAC) in Hollister. LACs are activated following major disasters to support survivors and businesses suffering disaster-related...
by Chris Dargan | Apr 13, 2023 | All
As Californians impacted by atmospheric rivers begin their road to recovery, states across the country are lending their support during this process to California communities. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has received help from...
by Alicia de la Garza | Apr 13, 2023 | All
Following record snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains accumulated from storms in early 2023 that impacted many communities across California, the potential for flooding could linger for several months as snow begins to melt. The California Governor’s Office of...
by Diana Ibrahim | Apr 12, 2023 | All
As California continues to lead the country in emergency management and disaster preparedness, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is also home to Earthquake Warning California. With April as Earthquake Preparedness Month, we want you to...
by Adam Cranfill | Apr 12, 2023 | All
Vulnerable populations are typically disproportionately affected by disasters. That’s why it’s so important to have specific plans in place and a go-bag ready in case of an emergency or evacuation. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services...
by Alicia de la Garza | Apr 12, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – Continuing the state’s commitment to help communities affected by last year’s wildfires in their recovery, crews have reached a major milestone in the effort to remove eligible debris generated by the Mountain, McKinney, and Mill fires from properties...
by Adam Cranfill | Apr 10, 2023 | All
An important milestone has been achieved on the road to recovery for the Monterey community of Pajaro. All Do Not Drink Orders have been lifted. The Sunny Mesa Water System in conjunction with the State Water Resources Control Board and Monterey County Health...
by Michael Traum | Apr 7, 2023 | All
As California weathers more than a dozen atmospheric rivers during the past few months, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services has led a response involving nearly every part of state government to the widespread storm impacts. As the work turns...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Apr 7, 2023 | All, en Español
La mayoría de los condados que componen al estado de California, sufrieron los estragos de las tormentas generadas por los ríos atmosféricos. Por ello el pasado 28 de marzo, el Gobernador de California Gavin Newsom, solicitó la declaración presidencial de desastre...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Apr 6, 2023 | All
Conforme los californianos han enfrentado la fuerza de los ríos atmosféricos registrados desde el pasado mes de diciembre, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador (Cal OES) a encabezado las operaciones de respuesta y ayuda del gobierno estatal en todas...
by Laura Scott | Apr 6, 2023 | All
In partnership with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and other state partners, Monterey and Santa Cruz County are hosting two Disaster Recovery...
by Alicia de la Garza | Apr 5, 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 | Apr 3, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to further support the state’s all-of-government emergency response and recovery efforts amid severe storm impacts...
by Chris Dargan | Apr 3, 2023 | All
Through the California Department of Social Services and local governments, the state is working to ensure Californians impacted by winter storms have access to shelters and other resources. There are currently 7 shelters open across 4 counties. The total census is...
by Chris Dargan | Mar 31, 2023 | All
WHAT TO KNOW: As a result of the historic storms California experienced this winter and spring, the Tulare Lake Basin is facing significant flooding, which will worsen as the snowpack melts in coming months. The executive order streamlines state preparation, response...
by Laura Scott | Mar 30, 2023 | All
In partnership with San Bernardino County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is opening a Local Assistance Center (LAC) in Wrightwood. LACs are activated following major disasters to support survivors and businesses suffering...
by Adam Cranfill | Mar 30, 2023 | All
Through the California Department of Social Services and local governments, the state is working to ensure Californians impacted by winter storms have access to shelters and other resources. There are currently 9 shelters open across 5 counties. The total census is...
by Adam Cranfill | Mar 29, 2023 | All
Through the California Department of Social Services and local governments, the state is working to ensure Californians impacted by winter storms have access to shelters and other resources. There are currently 9 shelters open across 5 counties. The total census is...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 28, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – As California continues to deploy personnel and resources to protect communities and support recovery efforts amid ongoing severe storms, Governor Gavin Newsom today requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the emergency response and...
by Laura Scott | Mar 28, 2023 | All
In partnership with Monterey County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is opening a Local Assistance Center (LAC) in Watsonville. LACs are activated following major disasters to support survivors and businesses suffering disaster-related...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Mar 28, 2023 | All
Through the California Department of Social Services and local governments, the state is working to ensure Californians impacted by winter storms have access to shelters and other resources. There are currently 10 shelters open across 5 counties. The total census is...
by Adam Cranfill | Mar 27, 2023 | All
Through the California Department of Social Services and local governments, the state is working to ensure Californians impacted by winter storms have access to shelters and other resources. There are currently 13 shelters open across 6 counties. The total census is...
by Laura Scott | Mar 26, 2023 | All
Through the California Department of Social Services and local governments, the state is working to ensure Californians impacted by winter storms have access to shelters and other resources. There are currently 13 shelters open across 6 counties. The total census is...
by Adam Cranfill | Mar 25, 2023 | All
Through the California Department of Social Services and local governments, the state is working to ensure Californians impacted by winter storms have access to shelters and other resources. There are currently 15 shelters open across 6 counties. The total census is...
by Laura Scott | Mar 24, 2023 | All
Through the California Department of Social Services and local governments, the state is working to ensure Californians impacted by winter storms have access to shelters and other resources. There are currently 18 shelters open across 9 counties. The total census is...
by Laura Scott | Mar 23, 2023 | All
In partnership with San Bernardino County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has opened two Local Assistance Centers (LACs). A third LAC opening in Wrightwood has been postponed. LACs are activated following major disasters to support...
by Adam Cranfill | Mar 23, 2023 | All
Through the California Department of Social Services and local governments, the state is working to ensure Californians impacted by winter storms have access to shelters and other resources. There are currently 16 shelters open across 8 counties. The total census is...
by Laura Scott | Mar 22, 2023 | All
Through the California Department of Social Services and local governments, the state is working to ensure Californians impacted by winter storms have access to shelters and other resources. There are currently 19 shelters open across 10 counties. The total census is...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 22, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – As California weathers the twelfth atmospheric river since late December, the state’s all-of-government emergency response continues to deploy personnel and resources to protect communities and support recovery efforts across the state. “We’re continuing...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 22, 2023 | All
Following significant storm impacts across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed. The prepositioned fire resources include: Los...
by Adam Cranfill | Mar 21, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to provide impacted Californians with shelters and other resources. There are currently 22 shelters open across 12...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 21, 2023 | All
As a significant weather storm is on track to bring widespread impacts across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed. The...
by Adam Cranfill | Mar 20, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to provide impacted Californians with shelters and other resources. There are currently 25 shelters open across 13...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 20, 2023 | All
As a significant weather storm is on track to bring widespread impacts across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed. The...
by Shawn Boyd | Mar 19, 2023 | All
As California braces for another round of storms early next week, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed. Updated: 1100; Saturday, March 19,...
by Shawn Boyd | Mar 19, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to provide impacted Californians with shelters and other resources. There are currently 26 shelters open across 16...
