News and updates from Cal OES
State Awards Additional $25 Million to Community Groups to Increase Disaster Resiliency in At-Risk Communities
Listos California partners positioned to amplify the state’s preparedness, response and recovery efforts through outreach and education SACRAMENTO, CA – With extreme heat hitting broad swaths of country, and peak fire season still on the horizon in California,...
Hurricane Preparedness: Safeguarding Against High Winds
As Hurricane Hilary threatens Southern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind you how to stay safe during the event of extreme winds in your area. Before a high wind event occurs: Remove any dead trees or...
State of California Issues Advisory on Hurricane Hilary
*Additional Hurricane Hilary response and recovery information located here* MATHER – The State of California is closely monitoring the development of Hurricane Hilary in the Pacific Ocean as it may have significant impacts on California in the coming days. Earlier...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Saagar Patel, IT Contracts Manager, IT Administration
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 OES) staff has met each...
California Sends Wildfire Response and Recovery Teams to Hawaii and Oregon
WHAT TO KNOW: California is deploying 201 specialized personnel, 25 vehicles, and more resources to help our neighbors in Hawaii and Oregon SACRAMENTO – Following action last week to support Hawaii, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of additional wildfire...