by Alicia de la Garza | Jul 26, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Plumas County due to the Gold Complex Fire and in Butte and Tehama counties due to the Park Fire. The fires have together burned more than 181,000 acres, forcing the evacuation of thousands of...
by Davina Mapes | Jul 25, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – Working quickly to bring in additional funding and resources to help fight the rapidly burning Park Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California last night secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jul 25, 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 Gustavo Ortiz | Jul 24, 2024 | All, Cal OES Blog, News
The 30th edition of the Summer Olympic Games will kick off with opening ceremony this week in Paris, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has been working with the organizing committee, sharing information regarding their security...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jul 24, 2024 | All
Esta semana en París, se pone en marcha la edición 30 de los juegos olímpicos de verano y la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) ha estado en comunicación con el comité organizador para intercambiar información sobre el...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jul 24, 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 Alicia de la Garza | Jul 22, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – Working quickly to bring in additional funding and resources to help fight the rapidly burning Hawarden Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jul 20, 2024 | All
With an increased threat of thunderstorms and dry lightning over the weekend, the risk of wildfire remains high. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jul 18, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – Amid hot and dry conditions that have sparked multiple large wildfires in Oregon, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of firefighting personnel and equipment from local fire agencies to assist. This week, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jul 17, 2024 | All
Bringing together seismic experts and state leaders, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) through the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission is meeting on Thursday, July 18 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jul 17, 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 Alicia de la Garza | Jul 16, 2024 | All
As climate change produces more frequent and severe natural disasters, like wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Califorians to take steps now and all-year long to prepare for disasters and emergencies....
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jul 16, 2024 | All
*(SPANISH INFORMATION BELOW THE ENGLISH VERSION) A Pet is an important member of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan. Through the California Animal Emergency Response System (CARES), The California Governor’s Office of...
by Davina Mapes | Jul 15, 2024 | All
There are various factors that cause power outages. Whether it’s due to a disaster, extreme heat or other climate driven impacts, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to be prepared if the power goes out. Some populations...
by Davina Mapes | Jul 15, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO — To augment security efforts at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, California has deployed 61 law enforcement officers to Wisconsin through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) in support of local, state and federal law...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jul 13, 2024 | All
With high temperatures, we know it’s tempting to hit the water. Before you go out to any body of water, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages you to practice these safety tips to keep you and your loved one safe. Keep in...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jul 13, 2024 | All
With an increased threat of thunderstorms and dry lightning over the weekend, the risk of critical fire weather remains high. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas....
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jul 12, 2024 | All
As summer continues to bring high heat and dry conditions to much of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you and your family to be prepared if the power goes out. Preparing for a Power Outage Here are some steps you...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jul 12, 2024 | All
As critical fire weather persists across the state, 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...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jul 8, 2024 | All
As critical fire weather persists across the state, 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...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jul 6, 2024 | All
How Can Older Adults Stay Safe During an Extreme Heat Event? Take high temperatures seriously, especially for individuals over 65 years old. With increasing climate change and the severity of prolonged heat emergencies, Cal OES and the California Department of Public...
by Davina Mapes | Jul 5, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – As Tropical Storm Beryl makes its way toward Southern Texas, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of California firefighters to assist in staffing a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Support Team which will provide...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jul 5, 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 French Fire in Mariposa...
by Lori Fowler | Jul 5, 2024 | All
High temperatures are expected to persist across the state, with triple-digit weather in many regions through the weekend. If you’re looking to spend time outside, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind you about the...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jul 3, 2024 | All
BUTTE COUNTY – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Butte County to support the response to the Thompson Fire, which has burned approximately 4,000 acres and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents. A copy of the proclamation can be...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jul 2, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – Moving swiftly to support the state’s response to the Thompson Fire, 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...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jul 2, 2024 | All
As critical fire weather persists across the state, 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...
by Davina Mapes | Jul 1, 2024 | All
What you need to know: The Fourth of July week is expected to bring 110 degree-plus temperatures across much of California. Take steps now to prepare for the heat. SACRAMENTO – With temperatures set to exceed 110 degrees throughout much of the state this week,...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jul 1, 2024 | All
Working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in multiple counties to be able to respond if needed. The...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jun 29, 2024 | All
Continuing the efforts to protect those most vulnerable in California and with a warming trend moving through state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is dedicated to ensuring that the Access and Functional Needs (AFN) community can...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 28, 2024 | All
California is no stranger to disasters of all kinds, including major wildfires. As we enter peak wildfire season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), encourages all Californians to take steps to prepare for the next wildfire. Taking...
by Mariah Bickham | Jun 27, 2024 | All
While many Californians remember the magnitude 6.7 Northridge Earthquake in 1994, the Landers Earthquake two years earlier was actually significantly bigger. The Landers Earthquake struck on the morning of June 28, 1992. This earthquake hit San Bernardino County with...
by Adam Cranfill | Jun 25, 2024 | All
June ushered in the start of summer, bringing warmer temperatures across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind everyone about the importance of having a safe summer. MAKE A PLAN Before heading out, whether...
by Mariah Bickham | Jun 25, 2024 | All
June has been recognized as National Camping Month since the 1970’s, and this year the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you to enjoy your summertime outings safely. Wood-burning campfires, charcoal barbecues, and propane stoves...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 21, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – As hot, dry conditions and strong winds continue to propel dangerous wildfire conditions across the West, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of fire and rescue personnel to New Mexico to aid in human remains detection coordination and...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jun 20, 2024 | All
Mientras los incendios forestales continúan ardiendo en todo el estado, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) invita a todos los californianos a implementar medidas de seguridad, no solo ahora, sino todo el año, para estar...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 20, 2024 | All
As wildfires continue to burn across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Califorians to take steps now and all-year long to prepare for disasters and emergencies. As we enter peak wildfire season, Cal OES...
by Adam Cranfill | Jun 19, 2024 | 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 Alicia de la Garza | Jun 18, 2024 | All
Working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in Los Angeles County to be able to respond if needed. The...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 17, 2024 | All
Working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in multiple counties to be able to respond if needed. The...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 15, 2024 | All
Working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in multiple counties to be able to respond if needed. The...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 14, 2024 | All
Working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in Santa Barbara County to be able to respond if needed. The...
by Mariah Bickham | Jun 9, 2024 | All
June is Pet Preparedness Month and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to ensuring your furry family members are safe and prepared. With temperatures increasing so does the risk of overheating when playing outdoors. It’s...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 7, 2024 | All
Recognizing June 7 as Gun Violence Awareness Day, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is highlighting the importance of available tools in reducing incidents of gun violence in California communities. A Gun Violence Restraining Order, or...
by Mariah Bickham | Jun 7, 2024 | All
Here are some helpful tips that can prevent your child from having heat-related illness, or worse: Never leave a child of any age in a vehicle unattended for any length of time. Rolling down the windows or parking in shaded areas does little to change the interior...
by Davina Mapes | Jun 5, 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 | Jun 4, 2024 | All
La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) les recuerda algunas medidas básicas y que todos conocen, para que se protejan y cuiden de sus seres queridos, amigos, vecinos y mascotas de las altas temperaturas. Aproximadamente en el 2023...
by Davina Mapes | Jun 3, 2024 | All
With temperatures rising this week, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you to be prepared for all summer hazards, including the heat. With approximately 2,302 heat-related deaths occurring in the U.S. last year, it’s important to...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jun 2, 2024 | All
As the state’s premier emergency management agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to monitor all disasters around the clock, including earthquakes. Beginning in February, earthquake swarms in the Southern California area...
by Alicia de la Garza | May 31, 2024 | All
Grants support work through community organizations statewide to prepare Californians for emergencies SACRAMENTO – In an ongoing effort to ensure disaster resiliency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), today announced the latest round of...
