Seal of the Governor of the State of California, Roman Numeral XL, 40 Read more about California prepares for dangerous heatwave ahead of Fourth of July

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,... Read MoreRead more about California prepares for dangerous heatwave ahead of Fourth of July

"Prepositioned Fire Personnel and Equpment" with an image of wildland firefighters walking in the background. Read more about As Hot Temperatures Increase Fire Risk Statewide, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment

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... Read MoreRead more about As Hot Temperatures Increase Fire Risk Statewide, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment

Read more about Cal OES dedicated to ensuring that the most vulnerable community can respond to an emergency

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... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES dedicated to ensuring that the most vulnerable community can respond to an emergency

Read more about As Wildfires Burn Statewide, Cal OES Encourages all Californians to be Prepared

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... Read MoreRead more about As Wildfires Burn Statewide, Cal OES Encourages all Californians to be Prepared

Earthquake Prpearedness Read more about Landers Earthquake Anniversary: Preparedness Reminder

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... Read MoreRead more about Landers Earthquake Anniversary: Preparedness Reminder