News and updates from Cal OES
Watch Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Ingrid Silva
The nearly 2,000 staff at Cal OES have responded to increasingly complex disasters in fresh and innovative ways, strengthening the foundation of emergency management to prepare for, respond to and recover...
April is Earthquake Preparedness Month
April is Earthquake Preparedness Month. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages individuals, families and businesses across the state to prepare for the next big one, because it is not if but when it happens. Californians can be...
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP): Strengthening California’s Digital Safety
Working to protect California from cybersecurity attacks, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) administers the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. The grant program provides funding to state, local, and tribal agencies across...
As Trump erodes the nation’s disaster response, California kicks off Earthquake Preparedness Month by leading the country in readiness
California investments in earthquake early warning systems are paying off and providing stronger emergency response and preparedness overall What you need to know: April is Earthquake Preparedness Month — a time when families, businesses, and workers across the state...
Stay Safe in High Winds
High winds can occur year-round. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to be prepared and stay safe. Winds can be unpredictable. They can shift rapidly, making it challenging...