by Shawn Boyd | Mar 19, 2023 | All
As California braces for another round of storms early next week, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed. Updated: 1100; Saturday, March 19,...
by Shawn Boyd | Mar 19, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to provide impacted Californians with shelters and other resources. There are currently 26 shelters open across 16...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 16, 2023 | All
For Californians living in the 14 counties named in the Presidential Disaster Declaration following the early January 2023 winter storms, the deadline is approaching to apply for federal assistance. Residents can still apply for FEMA disaster assistance until midnight...
by Adam Cranfill | Mar 16, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to provide impacted Californians with shelters and other resources. There are currently 35 shelters open across 15...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Mar 15, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local governments to provide impacted Californians with shelters and other resources. There are currently 31 shelters open across 16 counties. The total census is 616. The following...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 15, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO COUNTY – As part of his tour of the state, Governor Gavin Newsom will join legislative partners and local leaders tomorrow in Sacramento County for an announcement on homelessness funding and a new effort to house individuals living in encampments. The...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 15, 2023 | All
As a significant weather storm impacts parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed. The prepositioned fire resources include:...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 15, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency on March 14 to support storm response and relief efforts in the counties of Alpine, Orange and Trinity, which join 40 counties the Governor has previously proclaimed a state of emergency for since the...
by Laura Scott | Mar 14, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local governments to provide impacted Californians with shelters and other resources. There are currently 30 shelters open across 13 counties. The total census is 490. The following...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 14, 2023 | All
As a significant series of storms continue to impact 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. Extreme weather like heavy rainfall and snow are...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 14, 2023 | All
As a significant weather storm impacts parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed. The prepositioned fire resources include:...
by Adam Cranfill | Mar 13, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local governments to provide impacted Californians with shelters and other resources. There are currently 32 shelters open across 13 counties. The total census is 608. The following...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 13, 2023 | All
As a significant weather storm impacts parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed. The prepositioned fire resources include:...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 12, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency to support storm response and relief efforts in six additional counties: Calaveras, Del Norte, Glenn, Kings, San Benito and San Joaquin. At Governor Newsom’s request, last week President...
by Adam Cranfill | Mar 12, 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 30 shelters open across 12 counties. The total census is 480. The...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 12, 2023 | All
As a significant weather storm impacts parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed. The prepositioned fire resources include:...
by Laura Scott | Mar 11, 2023 | All
As a significant weather storm impacts much of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of personnel and equipment to be available as needed. The prepositioned fire resources include:...
by Michael Traum | Mar 10, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) coordinates with multiple state agencies during times of emergencies and disasters. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is currently offering multiple options for those who need...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 10, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that, within hours of California’s request, the White House has approved a Presidential Emergency Declaration authorizing federal assistance to support the state and local response to continuous storms impacting much...
by Adam Cranfill | Mar 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: There are currently 15 congregate shelters open across 9 counties. The total census is 62....
by Chris Dargan | Mar 10, 2023 | All
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of California and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from severe winter storms, flooding,...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 10, 2023 | All
As a significant weather storm impacts parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed. The prepositioned fire resources include:...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 10, 2023 | All
B-Roll of storm response efforts available here Californians can visit CalAlerts.org to sign up for local wireless emergency alerts and QuickMap.ca.gov to check road conditions SACRAMENTO – As another atmospheric river descends on California, Governor Gavin Newsom...
by Adam Cranfill | Mar 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: There are currently 5 congregate shelters open across 4 counties. The total census is 69. The...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 9, 2023 | All
As a significant weather storm impacts parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed. The prepositioned fire resources include:...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 9, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – With a series of storms forecasted to continue through mid-March, including an atmospheric river event later this week, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency to support storm response and relief efforts in 21 additional counties:...
by Laura Scott | Mar 8, 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 7 congregate shelters open across 6 counties. The total census is 68. The...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Mar 8, 2023 | All
As a significant weather storm impacts parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed. The prepositioned fire resources include:...
by Adam Cranfill | Mar 7, 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 7 congregate shelters open across 6 counties. The total census is 97. The...
by Laura Scott | Mar 5, 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 9 congregate shelters open across 8 counties. The total census is 105....
by Gustavo Ortiz | Mar 4, 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 8 congregate shelters open across 6 counties. The total census is 116....
by Laura Scott | Mar 3, 2023 | All
In partnership with Ventura County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). The DRC offers information on available resources to homeowners,...
by Laura Scott | Mar 3, 2023 | All
In partnership with Santa Cruz County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). The DRC offers information on available resources to homeowners, renters...
by Laura Scott | Mar 3, 2023 | All
The deadline to apply for Public Assistance has been extended for eligible jurisdictions impacted by the January winter storms. The extension applies homeowners and renters affected by the January winter storms. The March 15th deadline applies to the following...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Mar 3, 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 8 congregate shelters open across 6 counties. The total census is 94. The...
by Laura Scott | Mar 2, 2023 | All
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 2, 2023 Governor’s Press Office: (916) 445-4571 More Time to File State Taxes for Californians Impacted by December and January Winter Storms WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is extending the tax filing deadline for...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Mar 2, 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 6 congregate shelters open across 6 counties. The total census is 55. The...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Mar 1, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – Trabajando para apoyar a los californianos afectados por las severas tormentas invernales, el Gobernador Gavin Newsom proclamó hoy un estado de emergencia para apoyar a la respuesta ante desastres en los condados de Amador, Kern, Los Ángeles, Madera,...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 1, 2023 | All, Governor Press Releases, Governor Proclamations
SACRAMENTO – Working to support Californians impacted by severe winter storms, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency to support disaster response and relief in the counties of Amador, Kern, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Mono, Nevada, San...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Feb 28, 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 Adam Cranfill | Feb 28, 2023 | All
In partnership with Amador County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will be opening a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on Thursday, March 2nd. The DRC offers information on available...
by Adam Cranfill | Feb 28, 2023 | All
In partnership with Contra Costa County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Danville on Wednesday, February 15th. The DRC offers information on...
by Chris Dargan | Feb 28, 2023 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the state of California is committed to 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 President...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 28, 2023 | All
As a significant weather storm impacts parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed. The prepositioned fire resources include:...
by Adam Cranfill | Feb 27, 2023 | All, Cal OES Blog
The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is coordinating closely with San Bernardino County Officials to provide assistance to the communities impacted by this storm. This includes working with Caltrans to bring in additional snow plows and road crews, opening a...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 24, 2023 | All
As a significant weather storm impacts parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed. The prepositioned fire resources include:...
by Chris Dargan | Feb 23, 2023 | All
During freezing temperatures, salt is commonly used as a de-icer to melt ice and snow from roads, sidewalks, and other surfaces. While salt can be effective at preventing slips and falls, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to...
by Mariah Bickham | Feb 23, 2023 | All
With significant winter weather impacting much of California with multiple rounds of rain, heavy snow, freezing temperatures and gusty winds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local government partners to coordinate any...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 23, 2023 | All
As another strong winter storm brings low elevation snow, gusty winds, and rain to many parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to be prepared for the potential of downed trees and power...
by Adam Cranfill | Feb 23, 2023 | All, Cal OES Blog
Cal OES urges Californians to be prepared before, during, and after a storm. Generators can be a vital resource during a power outage. There are several steps to keep in mind when using a generator to keep your family safe. Generator safety: Generators and fuel should...