by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 18, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has the following information on available county shelters and locations related to the current winter storm: There are currently 21 congregate shelters open across 12 counties. The total census is 777....
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 18, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has added the counties of Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration issued to support the state’s storm response and recovery efforts, joining...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 18, 2023 | All
After a series of winter storms brought heavy rain and snowfall, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is continuing to preposition swift water rescue resources and firefighting personnel statewide in preparation for potential major...
by Mariah Bickham | Jan 18, 2023 | All
La SBA está Posicionada para Ayudar Rápidamente a las Empresas y los Residentes de California Afectados por la Tormenta de Invierno en todo el Estado. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Préstamos federales a bajos intereses están disponibles para los negocios y residentes del...
by Mariah Bickham | Jan 18, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to California businesses and residents as a result of President Biden’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced. The...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Jan 18, 2023 | All
Business owners and taxpayers impacted by California’s winter storms are now eligible for emergency tax relief from late payment interest and penalties. “California is moving with the urgency this moment demands, rapidly bringing support to Californians recovering...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 18, 2023 | All
In partnership with Merced County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on Wednesday, January 18. The DRC will offer information on available...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 17, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has the following information on available county shelters and locations related to the current winter storm: There are currently 22 congregate shelters open across 11 counties. The total census is 755....
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 17, 2023 | All
As a series of winter storms wind down this week, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is continuing to preposition swift water rescue resources and firefighting personnel statewide in preparation for potential major flooding and...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Jan 16, 2023 | All
*PAGE IN ENGLISH HERE* El estado de California está comprometido a seguir apoyando a todas sus comunidades y maximizar la ayuda estatal y federal dirigida a todos los que han sido impactados por la tormenta invernal. Ahora que la declaración de desastre mayor ha sido...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 16, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has the following information on available county shelters and locations related to the current winter storm: There are currently 21 congregate shelters open across 11 counties. The total census is 762....
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Jan 16, 2023 | All
*PAGINA EN ESPANOL AQUI* The state of California is committed to continuing our support to California communities and maximizing state and federal aid to those who have been adversely impacted by the winter storms. Now that a Major Disaster has been declared by...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 16, 2023 | All
With lingering storms expected through midweek, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is strategically prepositioning swift water resources and firefighting personnel statewide in preparation of potential flooding and debris flow. The...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 15, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has the following information on available county shelters and locations related to the current winter storm: Shelter Name Shelter Address Shelter City and State Shelter Zip Code County Evalynn...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 15, 2023 | All
In partnership with Sonoma County Recovery and COAD partners, Sonoma County will open two Recovery Support Centers (RSC) to aid those impacted by the winter storms in Sonoma County. These RSCs are designed to support survivors and businesses suffering disaster-related...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 15, 2023 | All
With lingering storms expected through midweek, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is strategically prepositioning swift water resources and firefighting personnel statewide in preparation of potential flooding and debris flow. The...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 15, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced Saturday that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to support the state’s emergency response to ongoing storm impacts including flooding, mudslides and landslides...
by Laura Scott | Jan 14, 2023 | All
There are currently 25 congregate shelters open across 11 counties. The total census is 717. The following emergency shelters are open as of January 14, 2023, 1900 hours: Shelter Name Shelter Address Shelter City and State Shelter Zip Code County Current Population...
by Laura Scott | Jan 14, 2023 | All
With more rain and snow affecting California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is prepositioning swift water rescue resources and firefighting personnel across central and northern California. The prepositioned resources include:...
by Laura Scott | Jan 13, 2023 | All
There are currently 26 congregate shelters open across 10 counties. The total census is 682. The following emergency shelters are open as of January 13, 2023, 0700 hours: COUNTY SHELTER NAME ADDRESS CENSUS Amador Evelyn Bishop Hall 701 CA-124 Ione, CA 95640 0...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Jan 13, 2023 | All
Californians impacted by winter storms are now eligible to claim a deduction for a disaster loss and will have more time to file their taxes. “Whether it’s more time to file your taxes or getting a deduction, this tax relief will support Californians who have been...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 13, 2023 | All
With more rain and snow in the forecast, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is prepositioning swift water rescue resources and firefighting personnel across eight counties in central and northern California, including Monterey,...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 12, 2023 | All
There are currently 25 congregate shelters open across 9 counties. The following emergency shelters are open as of January 12, 2023, 0700 hours: COUNTY SHELTER NAME ADDRESS Merced Atwater City Community Center 760 E Bellevue Rd, Atwater CA 95301 Merced Los...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 12, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is strategically prepositioning swift water resources and firefighting personnel statewide as a series of severe winter storms continue to impact California. Resources are currently deployed to 19...
by Mariah Bickham | Jan 11, 2023 | All
News Release Help Approved for 10 Additional California Counties SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The White House announced an Amendment to the Emergency Declaration today authorizing FEMA to extend Direct Federal Assistance to 10 additional counties in California. The...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 11, 2023 | All
Floodwater Safety Tips The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind California communities that the state is anticipating another round of storms, with potential for additional floods and mudslides. It may look just like muddy...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 11, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has the following information on available county shelters and locations related to the current winter storm: As of January 11, 2023, 0700 hours: COUNTY SHELTER NAME ADDRESS Fresno Ted C Wills Community...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 11, 2023 | All
In one of the largest prepositioned events for a winter storm in state history, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is strategically deploying swift water resources and firefighting personnel to dozens of counties across the state....
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 10, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – The White House announced an Amendment to the Emergency Declaration today authorizing FEMA to extend Direct Federal Assistance to 14 additional counties in California. This provides help with emergency protective measures, authorized under Title V...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 10, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has the following information on available county shelters and locations related to the current winter storm: COUNTY SHELTER NAME ADDRESS Fresno Ted C Wills Community Center 770 N San Pablo Ave....
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 10, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is strategically prepositioning critical swift water resources and personnel near burn scar areas and in communities with potential for major flooding due to a relentless series of storms that...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 9, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has the following information on available county shelters and locations related to the current winter storm: County Shelter Name Location Monterey King City Recreation Center 401 Division Street...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 9, 2023 | All
As a series of strong, winter storms continue to bring rain, wind, and continued flooding to many parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reminding all Californians about the -importance of preparing your entire family –...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 9, 2023 | All
As a significant winter storm continues to pound California with damaging winds and heavy rainfall, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is strategically prepositioning critical swift water resources and personnel near burn scar areas and...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 8, 2023 | All
Statewide Sheltering Information, as of 0830 on January 8, 2023 The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has the following information on shelters for the Winter Storm: Monterey County Sherwood Hall – Congregate Shelter 940 N. Main St. Salinas,...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 8, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is strategically prepositioning critical firefighting resources and personnel near burn scar areas and in communities with potential for major flooding.16 Cal OES Engines, 33 Local Government Engines,...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 7, 2023 | All
Puntos principales: California sigue bajo alerta toda vez que se avecinan tormentas que se podrían tornarse peligrosas. Se espera mucha lluvia y fuertes vientos El estado está tomando las medidas necesarias para asegurarse que todos los californianos estén seguros....
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 7, 2023 | All
Key Messages: California remains in challenging period where multiple windy, rainy dangerous storms will make landfall over the next week The state is taking early, proactive steps to keep Californians safe Agencies across state and local government are surging all...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 7, 2023 | All
With another round of storms resuming today across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is strategically prepositioning critical firefighting resources and personnel near burn scar areas and in communities with potential...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 6, 2023 | All, Cal OES Blog, en Español
Nos encontramos en el Centro Estatal de Operaciones, en donde seguimos trabajando contra reloj en respuesta a los múltiples incidentes que se han registrado en todo el estado y de cara a otra tormenta que se avecina y la que se espera, llegue también con mucha fuerza....
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 6, 2023 | All
As California preps for another round of wet, windy, and dangerous storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to work around the clock to ensure communities have the resources they need to stay safe. In particular, following a...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 6, 2023 | All
As communities continue to recover from storm impacts and prepare for another round of significant winter weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically added prepositioned critical firefighting resources and...
by Laura Scott | Jan 5, 2023 | All
California is currently experiencing the second in a series of wet, windy, and dangerous storms that may continue for the next 7 to 10 days. Through the State Operations Center, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), continues to serve as a...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 5, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announced the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) approval of the state’s request to seek financial aid for Humboldt County and neighboring counties for an emergency...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 5, 2023 | All
As a series of winter storms impact California into next week, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical firefighting resources and personnel in 16 counties across the state. Prepositioned resources...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 4, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – Working to protect Californians from the incoming winter storms, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency throughout California to support the ongoing response to recent winter storms. The emergency proclamation supports emergency...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 4, 2023 | All
*This has been updated to reflect additional counties of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Orange and Stanislaus. With a significant winter storm bringing rain, snow, strong winds and renewed flooding across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 3, 2023 | All
In advance of another significant storm forecast to impact California beginning Wednesday, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is strategically coordinating with state and local partners to provide resources and personnel due to...
by Chris Dargan | Jan 2, 2023 | All
Due to warmer weather and high snow elevations, heavy rainfall in the Sierra has caused significant downstream flooding of the Cosumnes River in Sacramento County. The high-water levels of the river caused over-topping of the levee which later caused levee failure and...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 2, 2023 | All
Un nuevo año ha llegado y por ello, es tiempo de recordar todos lo logrado durante los 12 meses del año pasado en California.Durante el 2022, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) respondió a múltiples eventos. Un gran esfuerzo...