by Chris Dargan | Sep 29, 2024 | All
Governor Gavin Newsom and Director Nancy Ward today expressed heartfelt condolences and support for the members of the California/FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force 8 (CA TF-8) injured while en route to support rescue efforts to Hurricane Helene...
by Chris Dargan | Sep 27, 2024 | All
As Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane overnight, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of California Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) members to the area impacted by the hurricane. In close coordination with FEMA, the California...
by Diana Ibrahim | Sep 26, 2024 | All
Continuing California’s nation-leading work to help vulnerable Californians prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) through Listos California recently concluded the 2024 Disaster Ready Summit...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 26, 2024 | All
De manera exitosa concluyó el recorrido de los encuentros de preparación de Listos California 2024. 9 ciudades fueron sedes y en total participaron 675 personas en representación de Agencias estatales, regionales, locales y organizaciones comunitarias. Los...
by Diana Ibrahim | Sep 25, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – Moving to support the ongoing recovery from July wildfires in Kern, Butte and Tehama counties, Governor Gavin Newsom has requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to further assist recovery efforts in communities impacted by the Park and Borel...
by Lori Fowler | Sep 25, 2024 | 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 Davina Mapes | Sep 24, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – As Tropical Storm Helene is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it moves toward Florida’s Panhandle, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of California firefighters to assist in staffing a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 22, 2024 | All
As temperatures cool down and we approach the end of summer, it’s important to remain prepared for peak wildfire season in California. Some of the largest, deadliest and most destructive fires have occurred during the fall months in recent history. (2020 –...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 22, 2024 | All
Termina el verano y aunque las temperaturas van disminuyendo poco a poco con la llegada del otoño, ello no significa que debamos bajar la guardia y olvidarnos de la preparación y prevención, ya que recordemos que muchos de los incendios más grandes y destructivos en...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 19, 2024 | All
As California endures persistent wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and vital...
by Diana Ibrahim | Sep 19, 2024 | All
*(información en español después de la versión en ingles) In partnership with state, local and non-profit groups, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) opens Local Assistance Centers (LAC) for those impacted by the early September 2024...
by Teresa Rochester | Sep 18, 2024 | All
As California endures persistent wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and vital...
by Diana Ibrahim | Sep 17, 2024 | All
As California endures persistent wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and vital...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 16, 2024 | All
As California endures persistent wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and vital...
by Diana Ibrahim | Sep 15, 2024 | All
In partnership with Lake County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) at the Youth Services Center on Monday, September 16. LACs are activated following disasters to support survivors and businesses...
by Diana Ibrahim | Sep 15, 2024 | All
As California endures persistent wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and vital...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 14, 2024 | All
As California endures persistent wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and vital...
by Davina Mapes | Sep 12, 2024 | All
At the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), mutual aid is the backbone of quick and efficient response during emergencies. Through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), California welcomes: 25 engines and 94 personnel from...
by Diana Ibrahim | Sep 12, 2024 | All
What you need to know: The state’s earthquake Early Warning System notified millions of Californians through emergency alerts — some up to 20 seconds before shaking started. SACRAMENTO – California’s first-in-the-nation Earthquake Early Warning System provided advance...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 12, 2024 | All
As critical fire weather, including high temperatures and strong winds persist, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned fire...
by Chris Dargan | Sep 11, 2024 | All
As the state continues to mobilize personnel and resources in the ongoing response to Southern California wildfires, Governor Gavin Newsom today traveled to Southern California and proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties in...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 11, 2024 | 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 | Sep 11, 2024 | All
As critical fire weather, including high temperatures and strong winds persist, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned fire...
by Chris Dargan | Sep 11, 2024 | All
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to Riverside County to assist with the costs of...
by Chris Dargan | Sep 11, 2024 | All
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties to...
by Chris Dargan | Sep 10, 2024 | All
With multiple fast-growing wildfires impacting communities across California, the state has mobilized a massive air and ground response to contain the wildfires and help keep communities safe. The 24/7 coordinated response includes thousands of boots on the ground,...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 10, 2024 | All
As California endures persistent wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and vital...
by Alicia de la Garza | Sep 9, 2024 | All
As critical fire weather, including high temperatures and strong winds persist, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned fire...
by Alicia de la Garza | Sep 9, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Boyles Fire in Lake County....
by Diana Ibrahim | Sep 8, 2024 | All
As significant wildfires continue to impact many parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all Californians about the importance of being prepared. High heat and dry conditions are contributing to dangerous...
by Alicia de la Garza | Sep 8, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – Moving quickly to support the state’s response to the Line Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in San Bernardino County and announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal...
by Alicia de la Garza | Sep 6, 2024 | All
As critical fire weather, including high temperatures and strong winds persist, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned fire...
by Shawn Boyd | Sep 5, 2024 | Cal OES Blog
As extreme heat blankets Southern California with high temperatures now expected through Monday evening, Cal OES has moved to Phase II of the Extreme Temperature Response Plan, including holding coordinating calls across state government to share information, monitor...
by Lori Fowler | Sep 5, 2024 | All
Summer might be winding down, but the California heat is not. Excessive heat warnings have been issued through the end of the week in several counties across the state from and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind you about...
by Diana Ibrahim | Sep 5, 2024 | All
As temperatures continue to increase, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to stay safe from the heat this summer. Some populations are at a higher risk for heat related illnesses, including people with access and functional...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 2, 2024 | All
Aunque el verano termina oficialmente hasta el 22 de septiembre, el fin de semana feriado del día del trabajo se conoce también como el último fin de semana del verano, porque los estudiantes ya regresaron a clase y es el momento que muchos aprovechan para visitar...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 2, 2024 | All
As Californians enter the Labor Day weekend, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is inviting families to be safe outdoors. Plan before leaving for your adventure, know the route you’re going to take and how long you plan to be gone. Tell...
by Diana Ibrahim | Sep 1, 2024 | All
California is known for its diverse and stunning landscapes, and it’s also known for its variety of natural disasters like earthquakes. Have you ever felt the ground shake during an earthquake? When there is an earthquake, different kinds of waves are produced, and...
by Davina Mapes | Sep 1, 2024 | All
During National Preparedness Month, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is urging Californians to be prepared for all disasters and emergencies. Recognized annually during the month of September, National Preparedness Month serves as a...
by Mariah Bickham | Aug 28, 2024 | 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 have met...
by Mariah Bickham | Aug 26, 2024 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has some hydration safety tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe. When working and recreating outdoors, staying hydrated is key to beating the heat: Hydrating Before Work Drinking water and...
by Diana Ibrahim | Aug 25, 2024 | All
Signing up for emergency alerts provides essential time and information ahead of a disaster, as well as updated guidance during, to help ensure the safety of you and your family during an emergency. Every California county offers free emergency alerts to support...
by Diana Ibrahim | Aug 24, 2024 | All
On August 24, 2014 at 3:20 a.m., a M6.0 earthquake shook Napa and the surrounding areas in Northern California, causing moderate damage and eliciting a coordinated statewide response. This earthquake also afforded scientists, researchers and emergency managers with...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Aug 24, 2024 | All
Se avecina el último fin de semana feriado del verano en este año y por ello, cientos de familia se preparan para visitar ríos y lagos del estado dorado. La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador (Cal OES) les recuerda siempre contar con un plan y nunca...
by Davina Mapes | Aug 23, 2024 | All
Summer’s not over yet! With warm weather upon us, we know many Californians are eager to have some fun in the water. Before you hit the road, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you to make safety a priority when you’re...
by Alicia de la Garza | Aug 22, 2024 | All
With the return of critical fire weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in Sierra...
by Alicia de la Garza | Aug 21, 2024 | All
As wildfires become more frequent and intense, California wildfire season is now year-round and it’s important that all Californians prepare and remain ready. As the wildfire season in Northern and Central California begins to slow down, Southern California becomes...
by Davina Mapes | Aug 21, 2024 | All
While it’s important to help pack your child’s backpack, it’s also important to pack a go-bag for your family. Disasters can strike anytime, anywhere, and being prepared is essential in case you need to leave home quickly. As you prepare your child...
by Alicia de la Garza | Aug 17, 2024 | All
With the return of critical fire weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in...
by Davina Mapes | Aug 17, 2024 | All
It’s that time of year, back-to-school time! With school back in session, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is calling all fourth graders to become preparedness ambassadors for their communities. Through Cal OES’s Preparedness...
