The Great California ShakeOut Tour

The Great California ShakeOut Tour

 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...
County Cooling Centers and Resources

County Cooling Centers and Resources

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...
California Takes Action During October Heat Wave

California Takes Action During October Heat Wave

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...
Keep a Go-bag Packed this Fall Season

Keep a Go-bag Packed this Fall Season

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....
Keep Your Furry Family Members Safe from High Heat

Keep Your Furry Family Members Safe from High Heat

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....
Octubre: mes nacional de la seguridad cibernética

Octubre: mes nacional de la seguridad cibernética

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...
Hydration Tips for High Heat

Hydration Tips for High Heat

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...
Wrapping the Route to Being Rooted, Resilient and Ready

Wrapping the Route to Being Rooted, Resilient and Ready

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...
Summer Leaves, Fall is here: Wildfire Threats Remain

Summer Leaves, Fall is here: Wildfire Threats Remain

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 –...
A Local Assistance Center Opens in Lake County

A Local Assistance Center Opens in Lake County

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...
Evacuation Warning vs. Evacuation Order

Evacuation Warning vs. Evacuation Order

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...
Stay Safe When Planning Outdoor Activities This Week

Stay Safe When Planning Outdoor Activities This Week

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...