Storm Season Safety: Staying Safe and Alert on the Road

Storm Season Safety: Staying Safe and Alert on the Road

This storm season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to make sure they’re prepared to stay safe on the road. Though it’s best to avoid being on the road during extreme weather, sometimes we may be caught off...

Central Valley Preparedness: Re-visiting Lake Tulare

Earlier this year, amidst the aftermath of over a dozen atmospheric rivers, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) was assessing damages and coordinating recovery efforts across the state. Last April, we toured parts of Tulare, Kings, and...
Storm Season Preparations Ongoing Across the State

Storm Season Preparations Ongoing Across the State

As several areas of California face wet weather expected to continue through next week, the state is sharing multilingual resources, deploying a network of community-based organizations through the Listos California campaign, and highlighting other work underway to...
Storm Season Safety: Before a Snow Storm

Storm Season Safety: Before a Snow Storm

BEFORE THE STORM The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works with local and state authorities to provide resources for Californians to prepare for a storm. If you live in a county that is annually impacted by snowfall, as happened at...
Molten Monitoring: How Cal OES Tracks Local Volcanos

Molten Monitoring: How Cal OES Tracks Local Volcanos

While often overshadowed by the seismic activity associated with fault lines, California is home to several volcanos that demand careful monitoring. The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) plays a crucial role in keeping a watchful eye on these dormant...
Anything is Paw-sible, When You’re Prepared

Anything is Paw-sible, When You’re Prepared

You may be ready for the next emergency, but did you remember to prep your pet? We usually make emergency preparedness plans for ourselves and our family, but we often times overlook our other important family members…our pets. Preparing your pet before, during and...
High Surf Advisory for Central Coast

High Surf Advisory for Central Coast

A High Surf Advisory has been issued for Central Coast beaches, from San Luis Obispo to Ventura, through Friday morning. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) urges Californians to use caution and follow the below ocean safety tips. What:...
Staying Safe From Indoor Air Pollution This Winter

Staying Safe From Indoor Air Pollution This Winter

As we begin to see colder temperatures and spend more time inside, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages Californians to use the below tips to minimize the risk of indoor air pollution.  Californians may be familiar with days of...
Recovery 101: The California Disaster Assistance Act 

Recovery 101: The California Disaster Assistance Act 

After a disaster strikes, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Recovery Directorate is responsible for managing recovery among state and local partners and providing assistance to Californians and their communities. The California Disaster...
It’s Time to Prep Your Car for Cooler, Winter Weather

It’s Time to Prep Your Car for Cooler, Winter Weather

As the seasons change and Californians prepare for winter weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to prepare communities statewide for an especially wet winter.   During heavy rains, roads can become slick, leading to...
Prepare Your Home for the Winter Weather

Prepare Your Home for the Winter Weather

With winter on the horizon, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind Californians of important tips for preparing their homes for colder weather. It’s a great idea to begin planning for winter weather now, before it...
Make a Go Bag, Have a Plan for a Wetter Winter

Make a Go Bag, Have a Plan for a Wetter Winter

Winter is coming, and so is rain, flooding and other impacts in the next few months. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds you to be proactive and take steps now to be prepared. Pack a Go-Bag When a disaster hits, you might not have...
California Enhances Safety in Faith-Based Communities

California Enhances Safety in Faith-Based Communities

Increasing the state’s capability to protect faith-based communities from hate, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced increased funding to strengthen security at religious institutions, places of worship and other organizations across the state.  ...
Leaves Are Falling, Preparedness is Calling

Leaves Are Falling, Preparedness is Calling

Fall brings change to California, from cooler temperatures, falling leaves to changes in outdoor activities and new hazards. With these changes, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like everyone to be aware and prepared this season....
Se cumplen cinco años del Incendio Camp en Paradise

Se cumplen cinco años del Incendio Camp en Paradise

INCENDIO CAMP Cinco años han transcurrido desde que se registró el Devastador Incendio Camp y la recuperación de la comunidad de Paradise sigue su curso. La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) ha trabajado de manera conjunta con...
What to do AFTER a severe storm

What to do AFTER a severe storm

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to be prepared for what follows disasters.   Californians know how important it is to be ready before a disaster, but knowing what to do after the disaster strikes is just as...
Unlocking Opportunities: Grants for Local Resilience

Unlocking Opportunities: Grants for Local Resilience

In addition to emergency response, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) regularly works hand in hand with local entities to better prepare communities for future disasters. Through the Cal OES Hazard Mitigation Grants Division, local...
Looking Back on the Cedar Fire, 20 Years Later

Looking Back on the Cedar Fire, 20 Years Later

Twenty years ago more than a dozen wildfires burned through Southern California, fueled by dry and high winds. Among them was the Cedar Fire, which raged from October 25, 2003 through November 5, 2003 in San Diego County, burning more than 270,000 acres and killing 15...
Cal OES is Hiring!

Cal OES is Hiring!

Are you interested in a rewarding career in public service? Now’s the time to join Cal OES!  Cal OES is the nation’s premier homeland security and emergency management agency, charged with protecting California from all threats and hazards, whether natural or...