by Diana Ibrahim | Oct 10, 2024 | All
Catch a Seismic Ride Rolling into a City Near You! Cal OES is kicking off the Great California ShakeOut Tour with 3 stops in San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacramento. Then join us in practicing drop, cover and hold on, statewide on October 17 at 10:17 a.m. Location...
by Alicia de la Garza | Oct 10, 2024 | All
In total, California has now deployed 354 highly specialized personnel to support recent hurricane response efforts SACRAMENTO – With Hurricane Milton making landfall in Florida tonight, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of an additional 70...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Oct 9, 2024 | All
Cal OES colleagues, 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...
by Diana Ibrahim | Oct 8, 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, October 10 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety...
by Davina Mapes | Oct 7, 2024 | All
In total, California has deployed 284 highly specialized personnel to support hurricane response efforts in recent weeks SACRAMENTO – With Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall in Florida this week as a Category 5 hurricane, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Oct 5, 2024 | All
Durante el mes nacional de concientización sobre seguridad cibernética, es importante destacar que la información personal de los niños se convierte en uno e los principales objetivos de los piratas cibernéticas, es por ello que Cal OES los invita a extremar...
by Diana Ibrahim | Oct 4, 2024 | All
The October heat wave continues to impact multiple regions across the state. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services encourages residents to visit their county’s community services pages for resources, including heat safety information and places to...
by Davina Mapes | Oct 3, 2024 | All
Sacramento, CA – In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed a four-member team from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) consisting of volunteer management and advanced planning experts to support ongoing...
by Davina Mapes | Oct 2, 2024 | All
With unusually high temperatures forecast for the first week of October in some parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working in partnership with state agencies to promote heat safety and resources to help residents...
by Diana Ibrahim | Oct 2, 2024 | All
With fall in full swing, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to be prepared year-round for disasters and emergencies. As wildfire activity continues, it’s essential to be prepared for all situations....
by Davina Mapes | Oct 2, 2024 | All
Fall is here, but the hot weather is not over yet. With widespread Heat Advisories across the state and Excessive Heat Warnings into Sunday, October 6, The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to keep everyone safe, including our pets....
by Gustavo Ortiz | Oct 1, 2024 | All
El primero de octubre se pone en marcha otro periodo de concientización. En esta ocasión, el Mes Nacional sobre Seguridad cibernérica y la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California les recuerda la importancia de estar concientes sobre los...
by Davina Mapes | Oct 1, 2024 | All
Disasters are more than natural events like wildfires, earthquakes and floods. In today’s digital world, they can also include cyber disruptions like hacking, ransomware attacks and data breaches. Recognized annually during October, National Cybersecurity Month aims...
by Chris Dargan | Oct 1, 2024 | All
In the wake of the devastating Hurricane Helene, California has answered the call for aid to assist the affected states. Firefighters and support personnel are conducting wide area search operations in adverse flooding and flood/mud debris conditions. At Governor...
by Diana Ibrahim | Oct 1, 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 during high heat days, staying hydrated is key to beating the heat: Hydrating Before Work...
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...