by Alicia de la Garza | Jul 2, 2024 | All
As critical fire weather persists across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel...
by Davina Mapes | Jul 1, 2024 | All
What you need to know: The Fourth of July week is expected to bring 110 degree-plus temperatures across much of California. Take steps now to prepare for the heat. SACRAMENTO – With temperatures set to exceed 110 degrees throughout much of the state this week,...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jul 1, 2024 | 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 multiple counties to be able to respond if needed. The...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jun 29, 2024 | All
Continuing the efforts to protect those most vulnerable in California and with a warming trend moving through state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is dedicated to ensuring that the Access and Functional Needs (AFN) community can...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 28, 2024 | All
California is no stranger to disasters of all kinds, including major wildfires. As we enter peak wildfire season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), encourages all Californians to take steps to prepare for the next wildfire. Taking...
by Mariah Bickham | Jun 27, 2024 | All
While many Californians remember the magnitude 6.7 Northridge Earthquake in 1994, the Landers Earthquake two years earlier was actually significantly bigger. The Landers Earthquake struck on the morning of June 28, 1992. This earthquake hit San Bernardino County with...
by Adam Cranfill | Jun 25, 2024 | All
June ushered in the start of summer, bringing warmer temperatures across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind everyone about the importance of having a safe summer. MAKE A PLAN Before heading out, whether...
by Mariah Bickham | Jun 25, 2024 | All
June has been recognized as National Camping Month since the 1970’s, and this year the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you to enjoy your summertime outings safely. Wood-burning campfires, charcoal barbecues, and propane stoves...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 21, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – As hot, dry conditions and strong winds continue to propel dangerous wildfire conditions across the West, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of fire and rescue personnel to New Mexico to aid in human remains detection coordination and...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jun 20, 2024 | All
Mientras los incendios forestales continúan ardiendo en todo el estado, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) invita a todos los californianos a implementar medidas de seguridad, no solo ahora, sino todo el año, para estar...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 20, 2024 | All
As wildfires continue to burn across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Califorians to take steps now and all-year long to prepare for disasters and emergencies. As we enter peak wildfire season, Cal OES...
by Adam Cranfill | Jun 19, 2024 | All, Cal OES Blog
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 | Jun 18, 2024 | 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 Los Angeles County to be able to respond if needed. The...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 17, 2024 | 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 multiple counties to be able to respond if needed. The...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 15, 2024 | 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 multiple counties to be able to respond if needed. The...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 14, 2024 | 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 Mariah Bickham | Jun 9, 2024 | All
June is Pet Preparedness Month and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to ensuring your furry family members are safe and prepared. With temperatures increasing so does the risk of overheating when playing outdoors. It’s...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jun 7, 2024 | All
Recognizing June 7 as Gun Violence Awareness Day, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is highlighting the importance of available tools in reducing incidents of gun violence in California communities. A Gun Violence Restraining Order, or...
by Mariah Bickham | Jun 7, 2024 | All
Here are some helpful tips that can prevent your child from having heat-related illness, or worse: Never leave a child of any age in a vehicle unattended for any length of time. Rolling down the windows or parking in shaded areas does little to change the interior...
by Davina Mapes | Jun 5, 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 Gustavo Ortiz | Jun 4, 2024 | All
La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) les recuerda algunas medidas básicas y que todos conocen, para que se protejan y cuiden de sus seres queridos, amigos, vecinos y mascotas de las altas temperaturas. Aproximadamente en el 2023...
by Davina Mapes | Jun 3, 2024 | All
With temperatures rising this week, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you to be prepared for all summer hazards, including the heat. With approximately 2,302 heat-related deaths occurring in the U.S. last year, it’s important to...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jun 2, 2024 | All
As the state’s premier emergency management agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to monitor all disasters around the clock, including earthquakes. Beginning in February, earthquake swarms in the Southern California area...
by Alicia de la Garza | May 31, 2024 | All
Grants support work through community organizations statewide to prepare Californians for emergencies SACRAMENTO – In an ongoing effort to ensure disaster resiliency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), today announced the latest round of...
by Alicia de la Garza | May 31, 2024 | All
Recognizing May as Wildfire Awareness Month, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) emphasized the important role all Californians play in keeping themselves and loved ones safe. WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH KICK-OFF To kick off Wildfire...
by Davina Mapes | May 31, 2024 | All
In observance of National Heat Awareness Day, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you to be prepared for all summer hazards, including the heat. With approximately 2,302 heat-related deaths occurring in the U.S. last year, it’s...
by Alicia de la Garza | May 30, 2024 | All
This addition amplifies the robust California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System and Bolsters Community Incident Response Capability SAN BERNARDINO – In an ongoing endeavor to safeguard California communities against various disasters, including wildfires, the...
by Gustavo Ortiz | May 30, 2024 | All
La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) continúa trabajando para asegurarse que todos los residentes del Estado Dorado estén preparados para la próxima emergencia. California no es ajena a todos los tipos de desastres y los adultos...
by Gustavo Ortiz | May 30, 2024 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to help ensure that every resident of the Golden State is ready for the next emergency. California is no stranger to nearly all types of disasters, and older adults are more vulnerable during...
by Gustavo Ortiz | May 29, 2024 | All
La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) les recuerda algunas medidas básicas y que todos conocen, para que se protejan y cuiden de sus seres queridos, amigos, vecinos y mascotas de las altas temperaturas. DURANTE CALOR EXTREMO...
by Alicia de la Garza | May 28, 2024 | All
The 95th Civil Support Team from Hayward recently played host to BayEx 2024 in the San Francisco Bay Area, an event aimed at bolstering emergency response capabilities and fostering collaboration among various local, state and federal agencies. Personnel from...
by Adam Cranfill | May 26, 2024 | All
California is home to over 4.2 million small businesses, according to the United States Census Bureau. As we continue to recognize Wildfire Awareness Month, now is a great time to develop a plan and gather the necessary resources to enhance your small business’s...
by Gustavo Ortiz | May 25, 2024 | All
si usted decide disfrutar el fin de semana en una alberca, en ríos o lagos de la región, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador (Cal OES) les pide a todos los californianos estar preparados y recordar algunos consejos de seguridad para evitar que la...
by Gustavo Ortiz | May 25, 2024 | All
During this Memorial Day Weekend – the unofficial start of summer, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds Californians to be prepared and consider the following safety tips: SAFETY TIPS FOR BOATING AND WATER SEASON: Conduct a Vessel...
by Alicia de la Garza | May 24, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – With seasonal challenges on the horizon as temperatures increase and Californians head outside, Governor Gavin Newsom visited the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today to announce ready.ca.gov – a new, one-stop shop for...
by Diana Ibrahim | May 23, 2024 | All
As Californians across the state begin to prepare for the holiday weekend and with warmer weather, many local lakes, rivers and streams will have above-average water levels. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians...
by Davina Mapes | May 21, 2024 | All
NATOMAS, CA.– Students everywhere hear summer vacation calling, but for some, learning doesn’t take a break, at least when it comes to disasters and emergencies. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) taught 700 transitional...
by Diana Ibrahim | May 21, 2024 | All
As a part of on-going recovery efforts across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Service’s (Cal OES) continues to assist and serve communities in the aftermath of disasters. On May 16, 2024, at California’s request, the U.S. Small Business...
by Alicia de la Garza | May 21, 2024 | All
In an ongoing effort to ensure disaster resiliency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), today announced $25 million in grant funding to support community-based organizations helping to prepare all Californians for wildfire and severe...
by Gustavo Ortiz | May 20, 2024 | All
A través de la historia, el compromiso de los equipos de la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del gobernador de California se ha manifestado en decenas de misiones, no solo en Estados Unidos, sino también fuera del País. No importa si se trata de un sismo, de un...
by Adam Cranfill | May 20, 2024 | All
Throughout history, the commitment of the subject matter experts and specialized personnel from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has proven itself in dozens of missions, not only within the United States, but also abroad. Whether...
by Adam Cranfill | May 18, 2024 | All
At 9:15 a.m. on May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted, unleashing ash-filled clouds and tragically taking the lives of many. Over 40 years since, this anniversary serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing efforts by the California Governor’s Office of...
by Adam Cranfill | May 17, 2024 | All
Disasters can create chaos and confusion. If you aren’t prepared when an emergency happens, you may make decisions that could further compromise your safety. It doesn’t matter if it’s extreme heat, flooding, or wildfires; the more prepared you are the better. Creating...
by Davina Mapes | May 16, 2024 | All
Whether you’re stuck under debris after an earthquake, gotten lost during a hike, or having an emergency in the water, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) stands ready to deploy search and rescue teams, working with local, state, and...
by Adam Cranfill | May 15, 2024 | All
Signing up for emergency alerts provides essential time and information ahead of a disaster, as well as updated guidance during, to help ensure the safety of you and your family during an emergency. Every California county offers free emergency alerts to support...
by Adam Cranfill | May 12, 2024 | All, Cal OES Blog
When disasters strike, vulnerable populations are often disproportionately affected. That’s why it’s imperative to have an emergency plan in place and a go-bag packed and ready in case of an evacuation or disaster. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency...
by Mariah Bickham | May 11, 2024 | All
As summer approaches, California’s temperatures are rising, so it’s a great time for families to raise their awareness of kids in hot cars. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is here to remind you that when the temperatures go up outside,...
by Chris Dargan | May 8, 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 Mariah Bickham | May 7, 2024 | All
As California enters the warmer summer months, it’s important for families to pay close attention to the health and well-being of their children. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like everyone to know some tips on how to keep...
by Alicia de la Garza | May 5, 2024 | All
As the state’s lead emergency management agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) responds to a variety of all-hazard incidents throughout the state, including wildfires. As California recognizes Wildfire Preparedness Week May 5-11,...
