Governor Newsom Puts 8,300+ Boots on the Ground Ahead of Next Set of Serious Winter Storms, Urges Preparedness
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom is mobilizing state government to support communities across the state to prepare for and respond to the next set of winter storms. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has...
STORM SEASON SAFETY: Warming Centers
As significant winter weather impacts much of California with multiple rounds of rain, heavy snow, freezing temperatures and gusty winds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local government partners to...
With Another Weather System on the Way, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment
As the state responds to impacts following a powerful atmospheric river system, 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...
Storm Season Safety: Here’s What to Know During a Mudslide or Debris Flow
California is poised to face substantial rainfall and storm-related challenges due to atmospheric rivers. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is geared up to address any potential hazards, such as mudslides, debris...
STORM SEASON SAFETY: Driving During a Storm
As the state faces wet weather in many areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all California drivers to make sure they are storm ready. Driving can be challenging in the best of weather conditions. But...
As Rain Continues Across California, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment in Impacted Communities
As the state prepares for the impacts of a powerful and potential dangerous atmospheric river system, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned...
As Winter Storms Make Landfall, Cal OES Prepositions Additional Resources
As the state prepares for the arrival of a powerful and potential dangerous atmospheric river system, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned...
Storm Season Safety Preparing California for a Flood
As the state prepares for around of wet, cold weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind California communities of the steps they can take now to stay safe before any flooding occurs....
Ahead of Powerful Winter Storms, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Engines in Multiple Counties
As the state prepares for the arrival of a powerful and potential dangerous atmospheric river system, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned...
Preparing for Winter Storm Winds
Winter weather is coming to California, bringing with it cold temperatures, rain, snow, flooding – and storm winds. The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind everyone to stay safe during extreme wind events that...
California Mobilizes Ahead of Next Round of Storms, Urges Communities to Prepare
SACRAMENTO – Working proactively to keep communities safe, California is mobilizing a whole-of-government response to a series of potentially dangerous incoming storms. Beginning Tuesday evening, a series of storms will hit the state for the next...
STORM SAFETY SEASON: Precipitation on the Horizon
As California faces wet weather in many areas statewide, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to monitor the storm patterns around the clock for potential impacts and is ready to deploy teams as requested. An...
College Student Emergency Preparedness
As we enter storm season, it’s important for college students to be prepared in the event of an emergency. College students may live in towns where they are not familiar with available resources or know where to go in the event of a disaster. The...
STORM SEASON SAFETY: Precipitation Preparation
As the state faces wet weather in many areas statewide, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all residents and communities that it is essential to stay safe during increased rainfall. A much more active...
Preparing for Mudslides and Debris Flows Ahead of Extreme Weather
Extreme weather with heightened rainfall and potential flooding across California may bring about mudslides and debris flows. Because of this, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) underscores the critical importance of...