News and updates from Cal OES
Cook Up Memories, Not Mishaps. Stay Fire Ready this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends. But the preparation of a holiday dinner can create unexpected hazards. Even brief distractions in the kitchen can result in serious fires. The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services reminds...
New Hazmat Training Site Strengthens California’s Derailment Incident Response
What happened in Tulare County five years ago is now shaping the ability of firefighters to respond to derailment incidents across the State. At around 6:30 a.m. on November 23, 2020, the Union Pacific southbound mixed freight train derailed with its six tank cars...
Cal OES Coordinates Two CDSS Personnel to Support Alaska in Recovery Operations
California continues to answer the call for assistance in other states. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) deployed two additional personnel to Alaska to assist with recovery operations for residents displaced by a series of catastrophic storms in...
Be prepared for more rain in California
With widespread rain in the forecast, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians to take steps to stay safe. Storms can bring fast-changing and severe conditions. Stay informed, monitor local updates, and follow guidance...
Governor Newsom cuts red tape to help communities clean up and rebuild faster following the TCU Lightning Complex Fires
What you need to know: Governor Newsom is expediting recovery and rebuilding in Tuolumne County following the TCU Lightning Complex Fires. TUOLUMNE COUNTY — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order expediting the removal and cleanup of debris and...