Building Earthquake Resiliency

Building Earthquake Resiliency

Recently, California communities across the state have been experiencing earthquakes, which is a good reminder for everyone to be prepared when shaking starts. Recently, Californians have experienced a handful of earthquakes in El Centro, Corona, Malibu, Ojai, Salinas...

Driving safe in winter weather

With an atmospheric river producing strong winds, heavy rain and snowfall in Northern California ahead of the first travel weekend of the holiday season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages those who plan to travel to take steps...
Prepare Ahead of Changing Seasons

Prepare Ahead of Changing Seasons

As communities prepare for the seasons changing, 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.  The Fall and...
Centro de Asistencia Local en Camarillo

Centro de Asistencia Local en Camarillo

En asociación con el Condado de Ventura, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) abrirá un Centro de Asistencia Local (LAC) en el Centro de servicios educativos y conferencias de la Oficina de Educación del condado de Ventura, para...
Los vientos de Santa Ana y sus efectos

Los vientos de Santa Ana y sus efectos

Esta semana los  famosos vientos de Santa Ana afectaron a varios condados de California, desatando varios de incendios, uno de ellos, todavia activo en el condado de Ventura. De hecho, el Servicio Nacional de Meteorología catalogó este evento como uno inusual, por la...
What to do if High Winds are Affecting You

What to do if High Winds are Affecting You

High winds can occur any time of year and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants all Californians to be aware, prepared and stay safe.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Cal OES are monitoring for high winds...
Los vientos de Santa Ana y sus efectos

Condiciones ventosas y riesgo de incendios

Durante los próximos días, condiciones secas y ventosas prevalecerán en algunas partes de California, principalmente en los condados de Los Angeles, Riverside y San Bernardino, trayendo consigo el riesgo de posibles incendios. El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología...

Cal OES Hosts Executive Fellows

Cal OES welcomed the 2024-2025 Executive Fellows for an inside look at some of what we do. Fellows apply to different offices within California’s Executive Branch and spend 11 months working as paid, professional staff. Along with gaining valuable professional, public...
Semana de preparación contra inundaciones

Semana de preparación contra inundaciones

Las inundaciones han afectado a diferentes partes del estado dorado y de acuerdo con el Departamento de Recursos Hídricos de California, cada condado en nuestro estado ha experimentado este desastre y formado parte de una declaración federal de zona de desastre,...
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...