2023 Year in Review
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...
Storm Season Safety: Planning Your Route
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...
As High Surf Continues to Cause Localized Flooding, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Engines and Personnel in Multiple Counties
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...
Storm Season Safety: Coastal Flooding in Southern California
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...
As High Surf Leads to Flooding, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Engines and Personnel in Ventura County
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...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Russ Eads
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...
STORM SEASON SAFETY: Take Steps Now to Prepare Before the Storm Arrives
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. ...
Storm Season Safety: Staying Safe and Alert on the Road
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...
Preparación en el Valle Central de cara a la próxima temporada de tormentas
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...
Central Valley Preparedness: Re-visiting Lake Tulare
https://youtu.be/_becKhqTBP0 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...
Southern California Sees Rainfall, Flooding With First Major December Storm
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...
Shelter Available for Residents Impacted by Late December Storms
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,...
As Rain Returns to Parts of California, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Engines and Personnel
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...
Listos California Launches Readiness Campaign Ahead of Storm Season
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...
Storm Season Preparations Ongoing Across the State
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...