by Mariah Bickham | Feb 22, 2024 | All
This series of storms brought major rainfall to many counties across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to coordinate with state partners like CHP and Cal Trans to keep all Californians stay safe on the road during...
by Lori Fowler | Feb 22, 2024 | All
As a series of storms struck Southern California, the state mounted an all-in mission to support communities and keep them safe. Starting in late January, Governor Gavin Newsom directed an all-of-government response to storms that have impacted nearly all of...
by Adam Cranfill | Feb 22, 2024 | All
When inclement weather affects a community, power may be interrupted. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to help you and your household safely navigate the return of power to your home during this storm season. Check...
by Adam Cranfill | Feb 21, 2024 | All
In light of recent storms, it’s important for Californians to be mindful of potential fraud and scams that too often emerge during disasters. Some people target emergency survivors, trying to rip them off, steal personal information or impersonate government...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 21, 2024 | All
After this recent series of storms, The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to be prepared for what follows disasters. Cal OES also continues to work closely with local and federal partners to help all Californians...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 21, 2024 | All
As another winter storm lingers bringing potentially dangerous conditions, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire personnel in multiple counties to be able...
by Joe Schutz | Feb 20, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to support individuals and families impacted by the late January storms in San Diego. The declaration unlocks...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 20, 2024 | All
As another winter storm moves through the state with the potential to bring lingering impacts, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire personnel in multiple...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 19, 2024 | All
As California experiences more severe and complex disasters, including severe weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works with local government fire departments in times of need. In particular, during winter storm season, Cal OES...
by Corbin Farias | Feb 19, 2024 | All
As winter storms continue throughout California, there is a risk for high winds and even tornados throughout the Northern Central Valley. Although tornados are not common in California, high wind and saturated ground can be a dangerous combination that can lead to...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 19, 2024 | All
As a significant series of storms continue to impact 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. Extreme weather like heavy rainfall and snow are...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 19, 2024 | All
As another winter storm moves through the state with the potential to bring lingering impacts, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire personnel in multiple...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 19, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced actions the state is taking as another potentially dangerous winter storm is set to impact much of California between now and Wednesday. The storm is anticipated to be brief but intense. Governor Newsom has activated...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 18, 2024 | All
This series of storms brought historic rainfall to many counties across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to coordinate with state partners like CHP and Cal Trans to keep all Californians stay safe on the road...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 18, 2024 | All
As another winter storm moves through the state with the potential to bring heavy rain, strong winds and localized flooding, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically...
by Lori Fowler | Feb 18, 2024 | All
Strong winds, heavy rainfall and widespread power outages can happen in the hours after a storm starts and in California, where extreme weather events are common, wind can be a silent instigator of disasters. The National Weather Service (NWS) issues a high wind...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 17, 2024 | All
As the state faces more wet weather in many areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all California drivers to make sure they are storm ready. Driving can be challenging in the best of weather conditions. But when...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 17, 2024 | All
As another winter storm moves through the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire personnel in multiple counties to be able to respond if needed. ...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 17, 2024 | All
During storm season as California experiences heavy snow, strong wind and other weather impacts, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants all Californians to stay safe from an avalanche emergency. An avalanche is when a large amount of...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 16, 2024 | All
As another winter storm moves through the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire personnel in Glenn County to be able to respond if needed. The...
by Adam Cranfill | Feb 15, 2024 | All
When inclement weather affects a community, power may be interrupted. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians to be safe when without power during this storm season. Unplug Appliances When power is restored during an...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 15, 2024 | All
In partnership with Los Angeles County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has opened a Local Assistance Centers (LAC) in Panorama and Los Angeles Cities. LACs are activated following disasters to support survivors and businesses...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 14, 2024 | All
As weather patterns threaten to bring increased rainfall and potential flooding to California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all residents and communities that it is essential to stay safe during increased rainfall....
by Corbin Farias | Feb 14, 2024 | All
As California’s Homeland Security Agency, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to encourage all Californians to remain vigilant when sharing confidential personal information online. Personal information includes, but is not limited, your name,...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 14, 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 our state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 13, 2024 | All
As communities prepare for another round of winter storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local, state and federal partners to ensure the state is prepared for impacts and ready to respond to communities in need....
by Mariah Bickham | Feb 13, 2024 | All
As California endures storm impacts, 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 services....
by Mariah Bickham | Feb 11, 2024 | All
Most recently, Southern California has seen widespread rainfall amounts of 3-6 inches, with local amounts of 7-14 inches. As a result of the rain and flooding, Southern California now has free-standing water, which could create a dangerous breeding ground for...
by Mariah Bickham | Feb 11, 2024 | All
Most recently, Southern California has seen widespread rainfall amounts of 3-6 inches, with local amounts of 7-14 inches. Although mold is common it can be found in places that have experienced extreme amounts of water and flooding. Following the significant...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 10, 2024 | All
As a result of mudslides and debris flows from the recent storms, California continues to see lingering major impacts, like muck, mud and other debris. Once your local authorities have declared it safe to return home, it’s crucial to prioritize safety and take...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Feb 9, 2024 | All
As California continues to recover from ongoing weather impacts from recent storms, there’s a possibility of ongoing cold weather impacts in mountain communities. According to the National Weather Service, the state will see lower snow levels generally around...
by Joe Schutz | Feb 9, 2024 | All
As the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works to help get California communities on the road to recovery following the recent series of record-setting wet weather, Governor Gavin Newsom is requesting federal support from the late January...
by Michael Traum | Feb 9, 2024 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) mounted an all-in mission alongside partner agencies to comprise one of the largest-ever statewide prepositioning of resources and support local communities in response to the February 2024 Winter Storm....
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 9, 2024 | All
With lingering storm impacts following a powerful atmospheric river system, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire personnel in San Diego County to be able...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 8, 2024 | All
As significant winter weather impacted much of California with multiple rounds of rain, heavy snow, freezing temperatures and gusty winds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to coordinate with local government partners to...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 8, 2024 | All
This series of storms brought historic rainfall to many counties across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to coordinate with state partners like CHP and Cal Trans to keep all Californians stay safe on the road...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 8, 2024 | All
As a series of storms have impacted multiple California communities, lingering effects continue to be seen statewide. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and local partners are coordinating sandbag locations in impacted counties. Cal OES...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 8, 2024 | All
With lingering storm impacts following a powerful atmospheric river system, 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 San Diego...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 8, 2024 | All
This series of storms brought historic rainfall to many counties across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to coordinate with state partners like CHP and Cal Trans to keep all Californians stay safe on the road...
by Joe Schutz | Feb 8, 2024 | All
High-flow events can occur days, weeks or months after raining has stopped. So, if you live in an area where heavy precipitation has occurred, stay vigilant. Following extreme weather conditions that brought heavy rainfall to California this month, a notable number...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 7, 2024 | All
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California mobilized thousands to respond to record-breaking storms since late January which combined, have so far killed 12 people. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom thanked first responders for their efforts over the past few weeks to...
by Mariah Bickham | Feb 7, 2024 | All
Don’t let the floodwaters sweep you away The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to help you remain safe while California is experiencing localized flooding this season. Since Sunday, February 4, 2024, Southern California has...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 7, 2024 | All
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom is requesting a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden for San Diego County following late January’s devastating storm. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 7, 2024 | All
As the state continues to face lingering showers in many areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all California drivers to make sure they are prepared for wet roads. Driving can be challenging in the best of weather...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 7, 2024 | All
Following heavy rain and strong winds, many California communities faced power interruptions this week. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to work with our partners as they work to restore power. Cal OES would like to help...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 7, 2024 | All
As the state prepares for lingering impacts of a powerful atmospheric river system, 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...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 7, 2024 | All
As significant winter weather impacts much of California with multiple rounds of rain, heavy snow, freezing temperatures and gusty winds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local government partners to coordinate any...
by Joe Schutz | Feb 7, 2024 | All
After the latest round of winter storms, California saw strong winds, heavy rain and snow that brought dangerous conditions to many communities and additional dangers still exist. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is highlighting...
by Mariah Bickham | Feb 7, 2024 | All
In partnership with San Diego County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has opened a Local Assistance Center (LAC) in San Diego. LACs are activated following disasters to support survivors and businesses suffering disaster-related losses...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 7, 2024 | All
As a series of storms have impacted multiple California communities, lingering effects continue to be seen statewide. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and local partners are coordinating sandbag locations in impacted counties. Cal OES...
