by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 8, 2024 | All
As a series of storms have impacted multiple California communities, lingering effects continue to be seen statewide. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and local partners are coordinating sandbag locations in impacted counties. Cal OES...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 8, 2024 | All
With lingering storm impacts following a powerful 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 personnel in San Diego...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 8, 2024 | All
This series of storms brought historic rainfall to many counties across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to coordinate with state partners like CHP and Cal Trans to keep all Californians stay safe on the road...
by Joe Schutz | Feb 8, 2024 | All
High-flow events can occur days, weeks or months after raining has stopped. So, if you live in an area where heavy precipitation has occurred, stay vigilant. Following extreme weather conditions that brought heavy rainfall to California this month, a notable number...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 7, 2024 | All
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California mobilized thousands to respond to record-breaking storms since late January which combined, have so far killed 12 people. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom thanked first responders for their efforts over the past few weeks to...
by Mariah Bickham | Feb 7, 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 while California is experiencing localized flooding this season. Since Sunday, February 4, 2024, Southern California has...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 7, 2024 | All
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom is requesting a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden for San Diego County following late January’s devastating storm. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 7, 2024 | All
As the state continues to face lingering showers in many areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all California drivers to make sure they are prepared for wet roads. Driving can be challenging in the best of weather...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 7, 2024 | All
Following heavy rain and strong winds, many California communities faced power interruptions this week. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to work with our partners as they work to restore power. Cal OES would like to help...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 7, 2024 | All
As the state prepares for lingering impacts of a powerful 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 personnel in...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 7, 2024 | All
As significant winter weather impacts 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 Joe Schutz | Feb 7, 2024 | All
After the latest round of winter storms, California saw strong winds, heavy rain and snow that brought dangerous conditions to many communities and additional dangers still exist. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is highlighting...
by Mariah Bickham | Feb 7, 2024 | All
In partnership with San Diego County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has opened a Local Assistance Center (LAC) in San Diego. LACs are activated following disasters to support survivors and businesses suffering disaster-related losses...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 7, 2024 | All
As a series of storms have impacted multiple California communities, lingering effects continue to be seen statewide. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and local partners are coordinating sandbag locations in impacted counties. Cal OES...
by Lori Fowler | Feb 6, 2024 | All
While some parts of Southern California have seen the worst of it, the ongoing Atmospheric River event will continue to produce multiple rounds of heavy rainfall over other areas. Dangerous flooding in urban areas, small streams, and rivers are still possible through...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 6, 2024 | All
As our state experiences flash flooding, debris flows and other impacts as a result of the recent storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to ensure all Californians, including individuals with access and functional needs (AFN)...
by Joe Schutz | Feb 6, 2024 | All
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 incidents triggered by excessive precipitation. The Cal OES Watershed and Debris Flow Task Force is actively...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 6, 2024 | All
As significant winter weather impacts 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 Joe Schutz | Feb 6, 2024 | All
During heavy rain events, stay vigilant in burn scar areas 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 incidents triggered by excessive precipitation. The...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 6, 2024 | All
As the state prepares for lingering impacts of a powerful 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 personnel in...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 5, 2024 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works with local and state authorities to provide the necessary resources to the residents of California during this current storm season. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE REPORT According to the...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 5, 2024 | All
As a series of storms impact the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and local partners are coordinating sandbag locations in impacted counties. Cal OES continues to monitor the weather around the clock for possible impacts to...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 5, 2024 | All
As the state prepares for lingering impacts of a powerful 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 personnel in...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 4, 2024 | All
As the state prepares for impacts of a powerful 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 personnel in multiple counties...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 4, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for eight counties in Southern California as a series of winter storms began impacting much of the state with high winds, damaging rain and heavy snowfall. The text of the proclamation can be...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 4, 2024 | All
As a series of storms impact the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and local partners are coordinating sandbag locations in impacted counties. Cal OES continues to monitor the weather around the clock for possible impacts to...
by Mariah Bickham | Feb 4, 2024 | All
As significant winter weather impacts 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 Mariah Bickham | Feb 4, 2024 | 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 Mariah Bickham | Feb 4, 2024 | 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 4 shelters open across 4 counties. The total census is...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 4, 2024 | All
As the state prepares for impacts of a powerful 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 personnel in multiple counties...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 3, 2024 | All
As the state continues to see impacts from dangerous and powerful storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have...
by Lori Fowler | Feb 3, 2024 | All
Southern California made it through the first round of rain on February 1, but another set of storms is expected to hit the area next week. The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working around the clock to lead the response effort as we endure the...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 3, 2024 | All
As a series of storms approaches the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and local partners are coordinating sandbag locations in impacted counties. Cal OES continues to monitor the weather around the clock for possible impacts to...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 3, 2024 | All
As the state prepares for impacts of a powerful 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 personnel in multiple counties...
by Chris Dargan | Feb 2, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – Ahead of significant storm impacts, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working alongside local emergency managers throughout the state to prepare first responders and residents for what is expected to be life threatening...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 2, 2024 | All
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom is mobilizing state government to support communities across the state to prepare for and respond to the next set of winter storms. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has mobilized more than 8,300...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 2, 2024 | All
As significant winter weather impacts 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 Diana Ibrahim | Feb 2, 2024 | All
As weather patterns threaten to bring increased rainfall and potential flooding to California, 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....
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 2, 2024 | All
As the state responds to impacts following a powerful 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 personnel in multiple...
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...
