News and updates from Cal OES
California Sends Urban Search & Rescue Teams to Vermont to Support Severe Flooding Response
SACRAMENTO – As Vermont braces for potentially catastrophic flooding as heavy rainfall continues, California is rapidly deploying urban search and rescue personnel to help those impacted. At the request of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of...
Siskiyou County Debris Removal Complete Following 2022 Wildfires
Working quickly to help Californians recover following wildfires that burned through Siskiyou County last year, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) recently completed wildfire debris removal on affected residential properties. To aid...
Ready for Anything: Don’t Wait for an Emergency, Prep Now to Reduce Stress Later
California is prone to natural disasters of all kinds including wildfires, earthquakes, extreme heat and more recently, significant flooding. As climate change adds to the frequency and severity of these natural disasters, it’s important to take steps now to ensure...
Stay Cool, Stay Safe: Crucial Steps for Children’s Water Safety
With warmer temperatures encroaching, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds Californians to prioritize children’s swimming safety. Keep in mind these safety tips when children are swimming: Watch kids when they are in or around...
Cal OES Announces Approval of More than $583,000 in CDAA Funding to Help Placer County Cover December 2021 Winter Storms Response Costs
SACRAMENTO -- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the approval last month of $583,456.50 in California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding to help Placer County cover eligible costs of clearing roadways and access to...