by Adam Cranfill | Nov 4, 2023 | All
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...
by Davina Mapes | Nov 3, 2023 | All
As temperatures get colder and days get shorter, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you to be prepared and safe from the elements. Consider these early darkness safety tips while setting your clocks back this Sunday. Shorter...
by Lori Fowler | Nov 3, 2023 | All
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...
by Joe Schutz | Nov 2, 2023 | All
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...
by Julia Bayless | Nov 1, 2023 | All
You’ve probably heard that it’s important to have an emergency plan in place before a disaster strikes. But how do you create an emergency plan? What should it include? Where should you start? The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Oct 30, 2023 | All, Cal OES Blog, en Español
El incremento de piratas cibernéticos nos lleva a redoblar esfuerzos y fusionar la labor del gobierno y la industria tecnológica. La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) los invita a crear conciencia sobre como cada uno de...
by Alicia de la Garza | Oct 30, 2023 | 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 several counties to be able to respond if needed. The...
by Julia Bayless | Oct 28, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO — The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the approval in September of $28,997.10 in California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding to help Placer County cover eligible costs it incurred related to the...
by Alicia de la Garza | Oct 28, 2023 | 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 several counties to be able to respond if needed. The...
by Davina Mapes | Oct 27, 2023 | All
As California’s lead Homeland Security agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) not only responds to physical emergencies like wildfires and earthquakes, but also works to protect Californians online 24/7. Through the California...
by Julia Bayless | Oct 27, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO — The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the approval in late September of $45,483.08 in California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding to help Tuolumne County cover eligible costs associated with debris...
by Lori Fowler | Oct 27, 2023 | All
Santa Ana winds are forecasted to blow through Southern California this weekend, and weather officials are expecting this to be the strongest wind event of the season so far. The winds can bring dry weather and increased risk of wildfires. The California Governor’s...
by Diana Ibrahim | Oct 26, 2023 | All
California is often celebrated for its stunning landscapes, technological innovation and cultural diversity. It is also a state that bears the brunt of devastating disasters. From wildfires that ravage vast areas of pristine forests to prolonged droughts and heavy...
by Julia Bayless | Oct 26, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO — The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the approval in late September of $137,900.40 in California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding to help Siskiyou County cover eligible equipment and overtime costs...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Oct 25, 2023 | All
Excited to join an innovative, nation-leading team of crisis communications and public affairs professionals? The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is now hiring a Graphic Designer III within our Office of Crisis Communication and Public...
by Alicia de la Garza | Oct 25, 2023 | 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 | Oct 24, 2023 | All
Every year, California experiences a variety of disasters, including major wildfires. Even during the cooler fall and winter months, continued dry and available fuels increase wildfire risk and it’s more important than ever to be prepared year-round. The California...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Oct 24, 2023 | All, Cal OES Blog, en Español
Las inundaciones han afectado en diferentes partes de la historia al estado dorado y de acuerdo con el Departamento de Recursos Hídricos de California, cada condado en nuestro estado ha experimentado este desastre y formado parte de una declaración federal de zona de...
by Davina Mapes | Oct 23, 2023 | All
Floods happen, and according to the California Department of Water Resources, every county in our state has experienced a federally declared flood disaster area at least once within the last 20 years. Floodwaters can carry fast-moving debris, harmful contaminants and...
by Davina Mapes | Oct 23, 2023 | All
Recognized annually during the month of October, Cybersecurity Month aims to raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone to protect their personal data from digital forms of crime. Falling victim to cyberattacks can result in financial loss, identity...
by Mariah Bickham | Oct 21, 2023 | All
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....
by Alicia de la Garza | Oct 20, 2023 | All
Highlighting the critical role gun safety measures play to keep Californians safe during October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds Californians of the tools available to prevent gun...
by Joe Schutz | Oct 20, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) teamed up with local, state and federal partners to emphasize the importance of earthquake preparedness through the annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill. Millions of participants across the state...
by Alicia de la Garza | Oct 18, 2023 | All
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Gavin Newsom authorized the immediate expansion of funds to bolster safety and security at religious institutions in California amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. SACRAMENTO — Amid heightened fears and concerns among...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Oct 18, 2023 | All, Cal OES Blog, en Español
Este 19 de octubre en California se realizará de nueva cuenta el Gran Simulacro del sismo. Es un movimiento internacional de concientización. La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California lo invita a ser parte de esta gran oportunidad de...
by Alicia de la Garza | Oct 18, 2023 | All
Around 9:30 a.m. this morning, Sacramento County experienced a 4.1 magnitude earthquake. Preliminary reports do not indicate any significant damage or injuries following the earthquake. While the situation is fluid, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency...
by Joe Schutz | Oct 17, 2023 | All
Continuing to support Californians as they recover from the recent winter and spring storms, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approved a request from Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to further extend tax...
by Diana Ibrahim | Oct 17, 2023 | All
On October 17, 1989, a devastating earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair. The Loma Prieta earthquake, a 6.9 magnitude, was a reminder of the region’s seismic activity. However, in the face of this...
by Lori Fowler | Oct 14, 2023 | All
Southern California got the taste of Santa Ana winds this week, but there’s more where that comes from. The seasonal winds typically blow in from October to December, bringing with them an amplified wildfire risk. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services...
by Alicia de la Garza | Oct 13, 2023 | All
Continuing to work to protect California communities from violence, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is now accepting California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) applications. The CSNSGP provides grants for physical...
by Mariah Bickham | Oct 13, 2023 | All
Friday the 13th is known to be an unlucky day for most people. Walking under ladders, breaking mirrors or crossing paths with a black cat have been associated with bad luck. But what’s worse than bad luck – not being prepared for when the next disaster strikes....
by Diana Ibrahim | Oct 13, 2023 | All
California will experience an annular solar eclipse on Saturday, October 14, 2023. The eclipse, called a ring of fire, will be visible in the most northeastern corner of the state, while the rest of the state will see a partial eclipse. Solar eclipses are remarkable...
by Diana Ibrahim | Oct 12, 2023 | All
As part of the Annual Great ShakeOut, the Myshake Application will issue a test alert on October 19, 2023 at 10:19am. Starting now through Thursday, roughly 2.8 million users of the smartphone application in California will begin receiving warnings in both English...
by Alicia de la Garza | Oct 12, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Nancy Ward, who serves as California’s Homeland Security Advisor, released the following statement on the efforts underway to protect the well-being of all Californians: “As California’s Homeland Security...
by Alicia de la Garza | Oct 12, 2023 | 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 Lori Fowler | Oct 11, 2023 | 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 | Oct 10, 2023 | All, Cal OES Blog, en Español
California es un estado que puede enfrentar todo tipo de emergencias y por ello, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES), les recuerda la importancia de siempre estar preparados para la próxima emergencia, especialmente si se trata...
by Diana Ibrahim | Oct 10, 2023 | All
MATHER, CA – Building upon California’s first-in-the-nation earthquake early warning system, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is launching a statewide, seven-stop tour beginning this week as part of the Great California ShakeOut. The...
by Joe Schutz | Oct 10, 2023 | All
In a display of interstate cooperation, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has effectively wrapped up the intricate planning phase of an unprecedented debris removal operation following the historic wildfires that impacted Maui in August...
by Chris Dargan | Oct 9, 2023 | All
Traveling on the roadways during winter weather can be dangerous. Unexpected weather changes or other hazards can delay or prevent you from reaching your destination. Here are a few tips to make sure you always emergency supplies before setting off for a long drive....
by Julia Bayless | Oct 9, 2023 | 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 12 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety...
by Julia Bayless | Oct 7, 2023 | All
A new federal grant program is now available to help rural communities affected by disasters to rebuild and recover. Cal OES partnered with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help Californians access Single Family Housing Rural Disaster Home Repair...
by Joe Schutz | Oct 6, 2023 | All
California residents and businesses in rural areas that were impacted by the 2023 severe weather can apply for financial assistance. In partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Oct 5, 2023 | All
Trabajando siempre en pro de los residentes de California, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del gobernador (Cal OES, por sus siglas en español) realizó una serie de 8 reuniones de preparación buscando dar forma a comunidades más resilientes y mejor preparadas...
by Adam Cranfill | Oct 5, 2023 | All
In times of crisis, a coordinated and efficient response is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of California’s communities. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) drafts, finalizes and follows the California State Emergency...
by Mariah Bickham | Oct 5, 2023 | All
Working to build community resilience during Emergency Preparedness Month, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) brought together over 650 individuals from community-based organizations, local governments, state partners and other...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Oct 5, 2023 | All
Working to build community resilience during Emergency Preparedness Month, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) brought together over 650 individuals from community-based organizations, local governments, state partners and other...
by Julia Bayless | Oct 4, 2023 | All
Working diligently to ensure Californians are ready before, during and after disasters, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) invites all Californians to learn more about air quality and clean air practices. As climate-driven disasters...
by Diana Ibrahim | Oct 2, 2023 | All
In honor of Emergency Preparedness Month for September, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to encourage residents of the Golden State to be prepared for, during and after a disaster. Californians pride themselves on being...
by Lori Fowler | Oct 2, 2023 | All
“This is only a test.” That’s the message everyone nationwide will receive on Wednesday, October 4. To help ensure the national alert and warning system is ready to provide timely, accurate information during the next disaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency...
