Storm season is a time to be prepared, but the work doesn’t stop when the skies clear. Knowing what to do after a storm is just as important as preparing for it. At the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, we remind all Californians that the moments...

Emergency declaration unlocks resources and state assistance SACRAMENTO — Taking assertive steps to protect Californians from a series of powerful storms, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino,...

As a series of storms move through California, Cal OES continues to monitor the weather around the clock for possible impacts to communities and reminds all Californians to stay prepared for possible flooding. Sandbags can reduce the risk of damage to property.  ...

What you need to know: State agencies and local partners continue to coordinate across California to advance preparedness and support response efforts as a series of atmospheric rivers bring heavy rain, snow, flooding threats, and high winds through the holiday week....

What you need to know: As California enters the peak of the winter storm season, Governor Gavin Newsom is expanding on a coordinated, statewide readiness effort, including Cal OES pre-deploying swiftwater and debris flow resources in nine counties to protect...