by Joe Schutz | Feb 1, 2024 | All
California is poised to face substantial rainfall and storm-related challenges due to atmospheric rivers. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is geared up to address any potential hazards, such as mudslides, debris flows and other...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 1, 2024 | All
As the state faces wet weather in many areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all California drivers to make sure they are storm ready. Driving can be challenging in the best of weather conditions. But when snowstorms,...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 1, 2024 | All
As the state prepares for the impacts of a powerful and potential dangerous atmospheric river system, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire engines and...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 31, 2024 | All
As the state prepares for the arrival of a powerful and potential dangerous atmospheric river system, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire engines and...
by Mariah Bickham | Jan 31, 2024 | All
As the state prepares for around of wet, cold weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind California communities of the steps they can take now to stay safe before any flooding occurs. There are many types of floods...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 31, 2024 | All
As the state prepares for the arrival of a powerful and potential dangerous atmospheric river system, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire engines and...
by Mariah Bickham | Jan 30, 2024 | All
Winter weather is coming to California, bringing with it cold temperatures, rain, snow, flooding – and storm winds. The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind everyone to stay safe during extreme wind events that can happen over the...
by Davina Mapes | Jan 30, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – Working proactively to keep communities safe, California is mobilizing a whole-of-government response to a series of potentially dangerous incoming storms. Beginning Tuesday evening, a series of storms will hit the state for the next 10 days and is...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jan 30, 2024 | All
As California faces wet weather in many areas statewide, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to monitor the storm patterns around the clock for potential impacts and is ready to deploy teams as requested. An active weather...
by Corbin Farias | Jan 30, 2024 | All
As we enter storm season, it’s important for college students to be prepared in the event of an emergency. College students may live in towns where they are not familiar with available resources or know where to go in the event of a disaster. The California Governor’s...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jan 26, 2024 | All
As the state faces wet weather in many areas statewide, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all residents and communities that it is essential to stay safe during increased rainfall. A much more active weather pattern, or...
by Joe Schutz | Jan 25, 2024 | All
Extreme weather with heightened rainfall and potential flooding across California may bring about mudslides and debris flows. Because of this, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) underscores the critical importance of thorough...
by Julia Bayless | Jan 24, 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 Joe Schutz | Jan 23, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in San Diego and Ventura counties to support recovery from winter storms in late December and January. The emergency proclamation includes provisions facilitating unemployment benefits for...
by Mariah Bickham | Jan 22, 2024 | All
Don’t let the floodwaters sweep you away The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to help you remain safe if California experiences any flooding this season. As California communities are anticipating a round of storms, so Cal OES...
by Julia Bayless | Jan 22, 2024 | All
This storm season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to make sure they’re prepared to stay safe on the road. Though it’s best to avoid being on the road during extreme weather, sometimes we may be caught off...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 21, 2024 | All
With heavy rain in the forecast that could lead to localized flooding, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire engines and personnel in multiple counties to...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 20, 2024 | All
With heavy rain in the forecast that could lead to localized flooding, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire engines and personnel in multiple counties to...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 19, 2024 | All
With heavy rain in the forecast that could lead to localized flooding, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire engines and personnel in Del Norte County to...
by Chris Dargan | Jan 18, 2024 | All
As we prepare for this storm season, an important step is to ensure you and your household are prepared for any hardships that may result, especially if you lose power. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to be...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jan 17, 2024 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) marks thirty years since the 1994 Northridge Earthquake spurred the next generation of public support, outreach and earthquake resiliency programs throughout the state. Cal OES honors those who were...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jan 13, 2024 | All
While California is celebrated for its beautiful landscapes, it also experiences its fair share of weather-related challenges. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to remind all Californians across the Golden State to be proactive...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 12, 2024 | All
With heavy rain in the forecast that could lead to localized flooding, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire engines and personnel in Del Norte County to...
by Julia Bayless | Jan 12, 2024 | All
As winter weather begins to hit California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to make sure they are storm ready. Driving can be dangerous in the best of weather conditions. But when snowstorms, mudslides,...
by Julia Bayless | Jan 12, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to California businesses and residents affected by the December 2023 Storm and Flooding that occurred Dec. 21 – 23, 2023, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small...
by Lori Fowler | Jan 11, 2024 | All
King tides are expected to roll back into Southern California, bringing high surf, strong rip currents and a threat of moderate coastal flooding in some areas this week. According to the National Ocean Service, a king tide is a non-scientific term people often use to...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Jan 10, 2024 | All
In recent years, California has experienced some of the most challenging emergencies in state history, including intense storms and flooding, catastrophic wildfires, regional earthquakes and the COVID-19 pandemic, among many others. Most recently, the California...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 10, 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 Diana Ibrahim | Jan 6, 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, January 11 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety...
by Lori Fowler | Jan 6, 2024 | All
Southern California was rattled by a 4.2 earthquake late Friday morning, which makes this a good time to remind everyone to be prepared before the next one hits. While the earthquake was centered northeast of Rancho Cucamonga in San Bernardino County, news outlets...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 4, 2024 | All
La advertencia de oleaje alto emitida este miércoles 3 de enero en las Islas de Santa Barbara y Catalina, en la costa de Malibú y el condado de Los Ángeles estará en vigor hasta las 9 pm del próximo lunes 8 de enero. El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología de Estados...
by Julia Bayless | Jan 3, 2024 | All
As we turn the page on 2023, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reflects on another year of helping Californians prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. Read on for a recap of the work Cal OES accomplished in communities...
by Julia Bayless | Dec 30, 2023 | All
As winter weather begins to hit California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to make sure they are storm ready. Unpredictable weather also means road conditions and routes are subject to change as quickly...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 30, 2023 | All
With high surf leading to localized flooding along the California coast, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire engines and personnel in multiple counties...
by Lori Fowler | Dec 29, 2023 | All
Storms coming from the northern part of the state are predicted to bring moderate to major coastal flooding through Saturday in Southern California. Coastal flooding and high surf have already impacted parts of the state, prompting evacuation warnings. High tides have...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 28, 2023 | All
As high surf in Southern California leads to localized flooding, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire engines and personnel in Ventura County to be able...
by Lori Fowler | Dec 27, 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 | Dec 26, 2023 | All
As we approach the 2023 storm season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local, state and federal partners to ensure the state is prepared for impacts and ready to respond to communities in need. Winter storms have the...
by Julia Bayless | Dec 23, 2023 | All
This storm season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to make sure they’re prepared to stay safe on the road. Though it’s best to avoid being on the road during extreme weather, sometimes we may be caught off...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Dec 21, 2023 | All
El pasado mes de abril visitamos la zona del valle central de California, afectada por las intensas tormentas que iniciaron a finales del mes de diciembre del 2022 y se prolongaron durante los primeros tres meses del 2023. Recorrimos partes de los condados de Tulare,...
by Adam Cranfill | Dec 21, 2023 | All
Earlier this year, amidst the aftermath of over a dozen atmospheric rivers, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) was assessing damages and coordinating recovery efforts across the state. Last April, we toured parts of Tulare, Kings, and...
by Lori Fowler | Dec 21, 2023 | All
Southern California is getting its first major storm since November, including heavy rainfall, high elevation snow, scattered thunderstorms, gusty winds, and flooding in some areas. As the storm moves through the southern part of the state, the California Office of...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 21, 2023 | All
Through the California Department of Social Services and local governments, the state is working to ensure Californians impacted by winter storms have access to shelters and other resources. There are currently 0 shelters open as of December 22, 2023. County...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 20, 2023 | All
Working proactively in response to incoming winter weather in high-risk areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned fire engines and personnel in multiple counties to be able to respond if needed. The...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 19, 2023 | All
Cal OES initiative outlines comprehensive outreach and communications efforts to save lives this winter SACRAMENTO – Working diligently to keep Californians safe this storm season, California is taking action to protect its communities by announcing an in-depth effort...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 19, 2023 | All
As several areas of California face wet weather expected to continue through next week, the state is sharing multilingual resources, deploying a network of community-based organizations through the Listos California campaign, and highlighting other work underway to...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Dec 19, 2023 | All
DURANTE LA TORMENTA La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) trabaja con autoridades locales y estatales para brindar los recursos necesarios para que los residentes del Estado cuenten con lo necesario y sepan que hacer durante el...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Dec 15, 2023 | All
ANTES DE LA TORMENTA La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) trabaja con autoridades locales para brindar los recursos necesarios para que los californianos se preparen para una tormenta y sepan que hacer durante el desarrollo de...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Dec 15, 2023 | All
BEFORE THE STORM The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works with local and state authorities to provide resources for Californians to prepare for a storm. If you live in a county that is annually impacted by snowfall, as happened at...
by Joe Schutz | Dec 14, 2023 | All
In an effort to support Californians as they experience climate-driven disasters in all forms, California small businesses affected by a salmon fishery disaster can now apply for federal low-interest loans. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal...
