by Lori Fowler | Jan 11, 2024 | All
King tides are expected to roll back into Southern California, bringing high surf, strong rip currents and a threat of moderate coastal flooding in some areas this week. According to the National Ocean Service, a king tide is a non-scientific term people often use to...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Jan 10, 2024 | All
In recent years, California has experienced some of the most challenging emergencies in state history, including intense storms and flooding, catastrophic wildfires, regional earthquakes and the COVID-19 pandemic, among many others. Most recently, the California...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 10, 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 Diana Ibrahim | Jan 6, 2024 | All
Bringing together seismic experts and state leaders, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), through the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission, is meeting on Thursday, January 11 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety...
by Lori Fowler | Jan 6, 2024 | All
Southern California was rattled by a 4.2 earthquake late Friday morning, which makes this a good time to remind everyone to be prepared before the next one hits. While the earthquake was centered northeast of Rancho Cucamonga in San Bernardino County, news outlets...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 4, 2024 | All
La advertencia de oleaje alto emitida este miércoles 3 de enero en las Islas de Santa Barbara y Catalina, en la costa de Malibú y el condado de Los Ángeles estará en vigor hasta las 9 pm del próximo lunes 8 de enero. El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología de Estados...
by Julia Bayless | Jan 3, 2024 | All
As we turn the page on 2023, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reflects on another year of helping Californians prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. Read on for a recap of the work Cal OES accomplished in communities...
by Julia Bayless | Dec 30, 2023 | All
As winter weather begins to hit California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to make sure they are storm ready. Unpredictable weather also means road conditions and routes are subject to change as quickly...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 30, 2023 | All
With high surf leading to localized flooding along the California coast, 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 Lori Fowler | Dec 29, 2023 | All
Storms coming from the northern part of the state are predicted to bring moderate to major coastal flooding through Saturday in Southern California. Coastal flooding and high surf have already impacted parts of the state, prompting evacuation warnings. High tides have...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 28, 2023 | All
As high surf in Southern California leads to localized flooding, 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 Ventura County to be able...
by Lori Fowler | Dec 27, 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 Alicia de la Garza | Dec 26, 2023 | All
As we approach the 2023 storm season, 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. Winter storms have the...
by Julia Bayless | Dec 23, 2023 | All
This storm season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to make sure they’re prepared to stay safe on the road. Though it’s best to avoid being on the road during extreme weather, sometimes we may be caught off...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Dec 21, 2023 | All
El pasado mes de abril visitamos la zona del valle central de California, afectada por las intensas tormentas que iniciaron a finales del mes de diciembre del 2022 y se prolongaron durante los primeros tres meses del 2023. Recorrimos partes de los condados de Tulare,...
by Adam Cranfill | Dec 21, 2023 | All
Earlier this year, amidst the aftermath of over a dozen atmospheric rivers, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) was assessing damages and coordinating recovery efforts across the state. Last April, we toured parts of Tulare, Kings, and...
by Lori Fowler | Dec 21, 2023 | All
Southern California is getting its first major storm since November, including heavy rainfall, high elevation snow, scattered thunderstorms, gusty winds, and flooding in some areas. As the storm moves through the southern part of the state, the California Office of...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 21, 2023 | 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 0 shelters open as of December 22, 2023. County...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 20, 2023 | All
Working proactively in response to incoming winter weather in high-risk areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned fire engines and personnel in multiple counties to be able to respond if needed. The...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 19, 2023 | All
Cal OES initiative outlines comprehensive outreach and communications efforts to save lives this winter SACRAMENTO – Working diligently to keep Californians safe this storm season, California is taking action to protect its communities by announcing an in-depth effort...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 19, 2023 | All
As several areas of California face wet weather expected to continue through next week, the state is sharing multilingual resources, deploying a network of community-based organizations through the Listos California campaign, and highlighting other work underway to...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Dec 19, 2023 | All
DURANTE LA TORMENTA La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) trabaja con autoridades locales y estatales para brindar los recursos necesarios para que los residentes del Estado cuenten con lo necesario y sepan que hacer durante el...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Dec 15, 2023 | All
ANTES DE LA TORMENTA La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) trabaja con autoridades locales para brindar los recursos necesarios para que los californianos se preparen para una tormenta y sepan que hacer durante el desarrollo de...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Dec 15, 2023 | All
BEFORE THE STORM The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works with local and state authorities to provide resources for Californians to prepare for a storm. If you live in a county that is annually impacted by snowfall, as happened at...
by Joe Schutz | Dec 14, 2023 | All
In an effort to support Californians as they experience climate-driven disasters in all forms, California small businesses affected by a salmon fishery disaster can now apply for federal low-interest loans. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 13, 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 Julia Bayless | Dec 12, 2023 | All
Detailing California’s historical and current hazards and identifying strategies and actions to address those hazards, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announces the release of the 2023 State Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan is updated...
by Julia Bayless | Dec 11, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO — The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the recent payments totaling $1,423,317 in California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding to help Butte County cover costs related to the repair of highways damaged...
by Adam Cranfill | Dec 9, 2023 | All
While often overshadowed by the seismic activity associated with fault lines, California is home to several volcanos that demand careful monitoring. The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) plays a crucial role in keeping a watchful eye on these dormant...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 8, 2023 | 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 several counties to be able to respond if needed. The...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 7, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – Building on California’s commitment to provide civilians in Israel and Gaza with medical aid and assistance, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the state’s humanitarian aid package — 104 pallets of medical supplies, including field hospitals — has been...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 6, 2023 | All
Working proactively in response to incoming winter weather in high-risk areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned fire engines and personnel in Del Norte County to be able to respond if needed. The...
by Mariah Bickham | Dec 6, 2023 | All
You may be ready for the next emergency, but did you remember to prep your pet? We usually make emergency preparedness plans for ourselves and our family, but we often times overlook our other important family members…our pets. Preparing your pet before, during and...
by Julia Bayless | Dec 5, 2023 | All
A High Surf Advisory has been issued for Central Coast beaches, from San Luis Obispo to Ventura, through Friday morning. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) urges Californians to use caution and follow the below ocean safety tips. What:...
by Davina Mapes | Dec 5, 2023 | All
Philanthropy California — a statewide alliance of Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties (Catalyst), Northern California Grantmakers (NCG), and SoCal Grantmakers (SCG) — is proud to announce that it has been awarded a two-million-dollar grant from The...
by Julia Bayless | Dec 2, 2023 | All
As we begin to see colder temperatures and spend more time inside, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages Californians to use the below tips to minimize the risk of indoor air pollution. Californians may be familiar with days of...
by Davina Mapes | Nov 30, 2023 | All
NATOMAS, CA— In an ongoing effort to continue strengthening relationships to enhance disaster resiliency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) invited all 58 county emergency management leaders from across the state to an Emergency...
by Lori Fowler | Nov 30, 2023 | All
Working to prepare California’s first responders for any scenario, Cal OES and the FBI brought together agencies from across the state for a very unique training opportunity – the Weapons of Mass Destruction Summit. “We like to train as hard as we can, so I’ve...
by Adam Cranfill | Nov 29, 2023 | All, I am Cal OES
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 | Nov 22, 2023 | All, Cal OES Blog, en Español
SEGURIDAD DURANTE ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS El día de Acción de Gracias es una gran oportunidad para reunirse con amigos y familiares, viajar y disfrutar de una deliciosa comida, pero ello no significa que se olvide de la seguridad y de la importancia de siempre estar...
by Alicia de la Garza | Nov 22, 2023 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the below statement on the White House’s approval of California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to further support the state’s recovery efforts following Tropical Storm Hilary. The declaration unlocks...
by Julia Bayless | Nov 21, 2023 | All
This storm season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to make sure they’re prepared to stay safe on the road. With the holidays coming up, many Californians will travel to visit family, friends and loved ones....
by Lori Fowler | Nov 21, 2023 | All
As the state’s lead emergency management agency, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) coordinates with local and state partners to deploy support during times of need. This work includes supporting the community of Tustin and Orange County as they...
by Julia Bayless | Nov 20, 2023 | All
After a disaster strikes, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Recovery Directorate is responsible for managing recovery among state and local partners and providing assistance to Californians and their communities. The California Disaster...
by Diana Ibrahim | Nov 19, 2023 | All
As the seasons change and Californians prepare for winter weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to prepare communities statewide for an especially wet winter. During heavy rains, roads can become slick, leading to...
by Julia Bayless | Nov 16, 2023 | All
With winter on the horizon, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind Californians of important tips for preparing their homes for colder weather. It’s a great idea to begin planning for winter weather now, before it...
by Joe Schutz | Nov 14, 2023 | All
As California continues to recover from complex natural disasters aided by a changing climate, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in partnership with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) hit an important recovery...
by Davina Mapes | Nov 11, 2023 | All
Winter is coming, and so is rain, flooding and other impacts in the next few months. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds you to be proactive and take steps now to be prepared. Pack a Go-Bag When a disaster hits, you might not have...
by Lori Fowler | Nov 9, 2023 | All
November marks the official start of El Nino, bringing the possibility of cold weather, rain, snow, and flooding to Southern California over the next 90 days. The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like everyone to be prepared for the changing...
by Joe Schutz | Nov 9, 2023 | All
Increasing the state’s capability to protect faith-based communities from hate, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced increased funding to strengthen security at religious institutions, places of worship and other organizations across the state. ...
