Be Alert to Fraud After a Disaster
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are working together to alert disaster survivors that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information...
More California Counties Added to Presidential Major Disaster Declaration
As the state continues its efforts to support communities impacted by recent storms, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announces the addition of several counties to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration. On April 14,...
Stay Informed, Stay Prepared: Sign up for Emergency Alerts
Signing up for emergency alerts will provide you valuable time and information before a disaster occurs, helping to make sure you and your family remain safe during an emergency. Every county in California offers free emergency alerts to aid...
Tax Deadline Extended for Many Californians in Disaster Declared Counties
As Californians continue to recover from the series of recent storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with federal and state agencies to inform residents and business owners about Emergency Tax Relief for...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Rashad Mosley
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...
Food Benefits Available for People Impacted by Recent Storms
Disaster CalFresh Offered in Kern, Mariposa, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Tulare, and Tuolumne Counties The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) today announced that individuals and families affected by the recent severe winter...
Centro de Asistencia Local Abrirá en el Condado de San Benito para Ayudar a los Afectados por las Tormentas de febrero y marzo
En colaboración con el condado de San Benito, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES, por sus siglas en inglés) está abriendo un Centro de Asistencia Local (LAC, por sus siglas en inglés) en Hollister. Un LAC se...
Local Assistance Center to Open in San Benito County to Assist Those Impacted by February/March Storms
In partnership with San Benito County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is opening a Local Assistance Center (LAC) in Hollister. LACs are activated following major disasters to support survivors and businesses...
Out-of-State Specialists Assising with March Storm Recovery
As Californians impacted by atmospheric rivers begin their road to recovery, states across the country are lending their support during this process to California communities. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has...
Always Be Prepared: Flooding Potential Could Linger Into Summer Months
Following record snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains accumulated from storms in early 2023 that impacted many communities across California, the potential for flooding could linger for several months as snow begins to melt. The California...
April is Earthquake Preparedness Month in California
As California continues to lead the country in emergency management and disaster preparedness, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is also home to Earthquake Warning California. With April as Earthquake Preparedness...
Accessible Evacuations: How All Californians Can Prepare for Emergencies
Vulnerable populations are typically disproportionately affected by disasters. That's why it's so important to have specific plans in place and a go-bag ready in case of an emergency or evacuation. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency...
All 183 Siskiyou County Properties Participating in State’s Full Debris Removal Program Cleared of Mountain, McKinney, and Mill Wildfire Debris
SACRAMENTO – Continuing the state’s commitment to help communities affected by last year’s wildfires in their recovery, crews have reached a major milestone in the effort to remove eligible debris generated by the Mountain, McKinney, and Mill fires...
Pajaro Recovery Continues as Drinking Water Returns
An important milestone has been achieved on the road to recovery for the Monterey community of Pajaro. All Do Not Drink Orders have been lifted. The Sunny Mesa Water System in conjunction with the State Water Resources Control Board and Monterey...
The Process of Recovery is Underway in Pajaro
As California weathers more than a dozen atmospheric rivers during the past few months, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services has led a response involving nearly every part of state government to the widespread storm...