News and updates from Cal OES
Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel After Red Flag Warning Issued
Working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in Sonoma, Lake and Colusa counties to be able to respond if...
Cal OES Fire and Rescue Specialists Come Back from Hawaii Following Devastating Wildfire
As California’s lead emergency management agency, the California’s Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) responds to a variety of disasters state and nationwide, including major wildfires. In August of this year, and similar to the Camp Fire of 2018 that...
Prepare your Pet during September as Emergency Preparedness Month
You may be ready for the next emergency, but did you remember to prepare your pet too? The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind Californians they have a role to play in disaster preparedness, not only with their family and...
MES NACIONAL DE PREPARACIÓN: Como prepararse para una evacuación, si tienes animales
Cuando hablamos de estar preparados para enfrentar una emergencia, muchas veces no consideramos a las mascotas, y para muchos, los animales son parte fundamental de sus vidas. Por ello, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador (Cal OES, por sus...
Three California Hidden Disasters: Tsunamis, Earthquakes and Volcanos
California, celebrated for its stunning landscapes and picturesque coastline, is also a region known for geologic activity. Nestled along the Pacific Ring of Fire, the state is susceptible to a variety of natural disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis and...