News and updates from Cal OES
Staying Safe in High Winds
High winds can occur any time of year and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants all Californians to be aware, be prepared and stay safe. Wind patterns can shift rapidly and unexpectedly, making it challenging for residents and...
Creando Memorias, No Desastres. Mantente preparado para incendios este Día de Acción de Gracias
El Día de Acción de Gracias es un tiempo de disfrutar de la compañía de la familia y amigos. Pero la preparación de una cena festiva puede crear peligros inesperados. Una breve distracción en la cocina, puede desatar un incendio peligroso. La oficina de Servicios de...
Cook Up Memories, Not Mishaps. Stay Fire Ready this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends. But the preparation of a holiday dinner can create unexpected hazards. Even brief distractions in the kitchen can result in serious fires. The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services reminds...
New Hazmat Training Site Strengthens California’s Derailment Incident Response
What happened in Tulare County five years ago is now shaping the ability of firefighters to respond to derailment incidents across the State. At around 6:30 a.m. on November 23, 2020, the Union Pacific southbound mixed freight train derailed with its six tank cars...
Cal OES Coordinates Two CDSS Personnel to Support Alaska in Recovery Operations
California continues to answer the call for assistance in other states. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) deployed two additional personnel to Alaska to assist with recovery operations for residents displaced by a series of catastrophic storms in...