Flood Preparedness Week: Take Steps Now to Stay Safe
California’s weather can be unpredictable, and flooding can happen anywhere in the state. During Flood Preparedness Week, take time to prepare your household, understand your risks and know what to do before, during and after a flood. Floodwaters...
California Prepositions Resources Ahead of Elevated Fire Weather
As California prepares for strong winds and critical fire weather conditions, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is prepositioning resources in 14 counties, ensuring assets are ready to respond quickly to new fires and...
Governor Newsom activates statewide response amid dangerous fire weather, signs actions to speed Tropical Storm Rachel recovery and wildfire cleanup
Governor Newsom activates statewide response amid dangerous fire weather, signs actions to speed Tropical Storm Rachel recovery and wildfire cleanup What you need to know: After activating California’s State Operations Center,...
Governor Newsom directs early, proactive steps to protect California communities and strengthen local fire response ahead of dangerous Santa Ana winds and Red Flag Warnings
What you need to know: California is moving firefighters and equipment into Southern California before dangerous Santa Ana winds arrive. At Governor Gavin Newsom’s direction, the state is reinforcing local fire departments, increasing emergency...
Put Safety First: What to Know During High Wind Events
High winds and drier weather will bring elevated to critical fire weather and potential power outages in much of Southern California, and elevated fire risk in Northern California’s interior, Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather...
California Deploys Fire and Flood Response Resources to San Bernardino County and Mono Counties
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced deployment of mud and debris flow resources to San Bernardino County to strengthen local response capabilities ahead of Tropical Storm Rachel. Plus, firefighting...
Governor Newsom announces new swiftwater rescue fleet to strengthen California storm preparedness
New rescue vehicles, boats, and equipment strengthen local response and statewide mutual aid before winter storms arrive What you need to know: New vehicles, boats, and rescue equipment are being delivered to local fire departments across...
Governor Newsom announces new disaster intelligence satellites, opens modernized State Operations Center as Trump erodes national disaster readiness
New technology and upgraded all-hazards command center strengthens El Niño preparation and protects communities, businesses, and the world’s fourth-largest economy What you need to know: Governor Newsom today announced California’s new disaster...
Great California ShakeOut Tour to Stop in Four California Cities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2026 CONTACT: media@caloes.ca.gov Public invited to learn from experts and experience an earthquake simulator MATHER, CA – Building upon California’s leadership to implement a first-in-the-nation earthquake...
Mes de la Concientización sobre la Ciberseguridad
Las amenazas cibernéticas pueden ocurrir en cualquier momento, y su impacto puede ir mucho más allá de una computadora comprometida o de datos robados. Las filtraciones de datos, el programa maligno, el phishing y la ingeniería social pueden...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026
Cyber threats can strike at any time, and the impact can go far beyond a compromised computer or stolen data. Data breaches, malware, phishing, and social engineering can disrupt critical services, like public utilities and transportation, and...
The Great California ShakeOut Tour 2026
Catch a Seismic Ride Rolling into a City Near You! Cal OES is kicking off the Great California ShakeOut Tour with stops in San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Join us statewide at 10:15 a.m. to practice drop/lock, cover, and hold...
Federal Assistance Available: SBA Offers Low Interest Disaster Loans 2026 Plains Oil Spill
Economic injury loans available for small businesses and private nonprofits Low interest disaster loans are available to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations to offset economic losses from the 2026 Plains Oil Spill that happened on...
Cooling Centers and Resources
High temperatures are impacting many areas of 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...
Drones Help Engineers Service Towers
Eric Telles is an engineer with the Public Safety Communications and he’s looking up, way up, at the tower he needs to inspect. At 200 feet tall it is a typical tower used by state agencies for communications. Not long ago Eric and a partner would...