Emergency Communications Academy Trains Public Information Professionals In Crisis Communications
Working to build a more resilient and prepared state, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) partnered with the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) to train more than 100 communicators in disaster messaging...
Snow-Fed Rivers Make Summertime Swimming Dangerous, Deadly
The start of 2023 is shaping-up to be a tragic one for some outdoor enthusiasts, and their families. It's only June and so far, at least 28 people in California have been swept away by strong river currents. Of those, media reports that...
Governor Newsom Takes Action to Support Ongoing Storm Recovery
Supporting ongoing recovery from late winter storm impacts, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Ventura County, which joins the 52 counties for which the Governor has previously proclaimed a state of emergency related to...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Sherryl Jones
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...
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Welcomes State Emergency Services of Ukraine
Continuing efforts to bridge connections with local, state, national and international partners, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today welcomed nine delegates from the State Emergency Services of Ukraine. The...
California completes cleanup of homes destroyed in 2022 wildfire season
SACRAMENTO – Helping survivors of last year’s wildfires prepare to rebuild, California has completed state-managed debris removal operations for the 2022 wildfire season centered in Siskiyou County. Debris removal crews cleared, tested and released...
Cal OES Launches Innovative Real-Time Tool for California’s First Responder Community
Next-Gen SCOUT Tool Improves Situational Awareness and Collaboration Ahead of Wildfire Season Working to provide California’s first responders a tactical and operational response platform to assist in communication and coordination ahead of an...
With Significant Weather Expected, Cal OES Prepositions Swift Water Rescue Resources in Inyo County
Ahead of significant weather expected in parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of swift water rescue personnel to be available if needed. The...
Extienden la fecha límite para que los afectados por las tormentas de febrero y marzo, soliciten ayuda federal para desastre
Para seguir apoyando a las comunidades afectadas por las tormentas intensas registradas en febrero y marzo, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador (Cal OES) solicitó al gobierno federal la extensión de la fecha límite para solicitar...
Federal Disaster Assistance Deadline Extended to July 20 for February and March Storm Survivors
Supporting California communities impacted by the February and March severe storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has requested from the federal government and received an extension for Californians to apply for...
Governor Newsom Launches GunSafety.ca.gov, Including Resources about Gun Violence Restraining Orders in Eight Languages, during National Gun Violence Awareness Month
SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the launch of GunSafety.ca.gov, a new website that provides critical information and multilingual, culturally competent materials on how Californians can use Gun Violence Restraining Orders to...
UPDATE: Santa Clara County Added to January Storms for Individual Assistance
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the state of California remain committed to maximizing state and federal aid to those who have been adversely impacted by the January storms. Following a major disaster...
Cal OES Aids Mono County Families During and After Recent Storms
Following historic February and March severe storms that impacted communities statewide, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to facilitate ongoing recovery efforts in Mono County. In particular, the state...
Disaster Assistance Resource Guide
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS), through the Priority Populations Taskforce, developed a Disaster Assistance Resource Guide (PDF), providing both disaster...
Ahead of 2023 Wildfire Season, Cal OES Adds New Type VI Fire Engine into Mutual Aid System
As the state prepares for the 2023 wildfire season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to help protect Californians and support local government fire agencies. Cal OES recently announced the...