Leaves Are Falling, Preparedness is Calling
Fall brings change to California, from cooler temperatures, falling leaves to changes in outdoor activities and new hazards. With these changes, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like everyone to be aware and...
Despite Less Major Wildfires this Season, Cal OES Worked to Rapidly Deploy Firefighting Help Statewide
Every year, California experiences thousands of wildfires throughout the state. However, this year, the state experienced fewer devastating wildfires than years past. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) worked...
Five Years Later – Honoring Recovery Efforts from the Camp Fire
As the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) actively continues recovery efforts throughout the state, previous disasters such as the Camp Fire allows for the opportunity to reflect on the resiliency of communities that have...
Se cumplen cinco años del Incendio Camp en Paradise
INCENDIO CAMP Cinco años han transcurrido desde que se registró el Devastador Incendio Camp y la recuperación de la comunidad de Paradise sigue su curso. La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) ha trabajado de...
What to do AFTER a severe storm
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to be prepared for what follows disasters. Californians know how important it is to be ready before a disaster, but knowing what to do after the disaster...
Unlocking Opportunities: Grants for Local Resilience
In addition to emergency response, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) regularly works hand in hand with local entities to better prepare communities for future disasters. Through the Cal OES Hazard Mitigation Grants...
Don’t Let “Fall Back” Set You Back. Follow These Safety Tips
As temperatures get colder and days get shorter, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you to be prepared and safe from the elements. Consider these early darkness safety tips while setting your clocks back this...
Looking Back on the Cedar Fire, 20 Years Later
Twenty years ago more than a dozen wildfires burned through Southern California, fueled by dry and high winds. Among them was the Cedar Fire, which raged from October 25, 2003 through November 5, 2003 in San Diego County, burning more than 270,000...
Cal OES is Hiring!
Are you interested in a rewarding career in public service? Now’s the time to join Cal OES! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoA1c4Jijv8?si=ypLTPp_jApW_Yfjc] Cal OES is the nation’s premier homeland security and emergency management...
Making a Personalized Emergency Plan
You’ve probably heard that it’s important to have an emergency plan in place before a disaster strikes. But how do you create an emergency plan? What should it include? Where should you start? The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services...
Ahead of Critical Fire Weather, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Engines and Personnel
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 several counties to be able to respond...
Cal OES Announces Approval of Nearly $29,000 in CDAA Funding to Help Placer County Cover Cost of Roadway Signage, Gorman Ranch Road Culvert Damaged by Mosquito Fire
SACRAMENTO -- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the approval in September of $28,997.10 in California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding to help Placer County cover eligible costs it incurred...
As Critical Fire Weather Persists, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Engines, Personnel in Multiple Counties
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 several counties to be able to respond...
Cal OES Strengthens the State Against Unrelenting Cyber Threats
As California’s lead Homeland Security agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) not only responds to physical emergencies like wildfires and earthquakes, but also works to protect Californians online 24/7. Through...
Cal OES Announces Approval of More than $45,000 to Help Tuolumne County Pay for Cleanup of Debris Generated by the Washington Fire
SACRAMENTO -- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the approval in late September of $45,483.08 in California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding to help Tuolumne County cover eligible costs associated...