WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The state is prepositioning firefighting equipment and resources as the first red flag warning of the year has been issued for much of the Northern Sacramento Valley. SACRAMENTO – As much of the Northern Sacramento Valley...

As California experiences more complex weather events that are supercharged by climate change, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep California's safe. Ahead of a warm week leading into a...

Click here to see the updated list of cooling centers for Summer 2025. As high temperatures impact Californians across the state, many regions will be experiencing triple-digit weather in the coming days. The California Governor’s Office of...

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...

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 Sonoma, Colusa and Glenn counties to be...

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Del Norte County due to the Smith River Complex fires and in Siskiyou County due to the Happy Camp Complex fires. The proclamations support the ongoing emergency response...

Durante los últimos años, California ha enfrentado una serie de incendios forestales que se han tornado devastadores y aunque el otoño está cada vez más cerca, las condiciones que prevalecen actualmente en el estado dorado son propicias para un...

SACRAMENTO – As the Gulf Coast prepares for heavy rain and strong winds brought on by Hurricane Idalia, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of urban search and rescue (US&R) personnel from California to help those in the path of the...

Durante todo tipo de desastre natural, las comunidades se unen a través de organizaciones locales de voluntarios para convertirse en los primeros en responder en dicha emergencia.      Este grupo de voluntarios es conocido como Equipo Comunitario...

As another reminder that summer is not over yet, triple-digit temperatures remain possible across significant portions of the Golden State through Wednesday. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) urges Californians to...

Following severe storms that affected most of the state this past winter, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and its partners provided unprecedented aid to affected Californians.   Recovery efforts following the storms...

As California enters the warmer summer months, it’s important for families to pay close attention to the health and well-being of their children. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like everyone to know some tips...

A disaster or emergency can happen at any time. As teachers prepare their classroom for the new school year, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages teachers, staff, parents and guardians to think ahead about...

With the recent wet conditions and warm weather, California has created an unwanted breeding ground for mosquitoes. Some parts of California are more susceptible to mosquitoes, knowing where to look and how to identify risks in and around your home...

Whether you’re at home, at work or while your child is at school, disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. As you prepare your child to go back to school, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all families to...