CURRENTLY OPEN DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS FRIDAY, August 11, 2023 There are no open Disaster Recovery Centers in California in response to the 2023 Winter/Spring storms.  More information is available below. As California has weathered extreme...

Ahead of peak wildfire season, this partnership amplifies the robust California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System SAN DIEGO – Working to fortify state and local resources to keep Californians safe from all-hazard disasters, the California...

SACRAMENTO – Moving swiftly to support the response to deadly wildfires in Hawaii, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of resources and urban search and rescue personnel to assist in the coordination and support of emergency...

$8.2 million is part of the Prepare California ‘Jumpstart’ Program investing in local infrastructure improvements SACRAMENTO – Delivering on its commitment to build resilient communities in areas of the state most susceptible to disasters, the...

The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is urging Californians to be alert, as remnants of Tropical Cyclone Eugene make their way to the west coast. Moisture is expected across the state, bringing the threat of isolated thunderstorms...

Preparing the next generation of emergency managers, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Nancy Ward spoke at the 2nd Annual Camp ReadyLA event. Director Ward joined other leaders in emergency management and...

California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System Bolsters State Response to Incidents Statewide  As California experiences more severe and complex disasters, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works with local government...

In a significant show of commitment to support sexual violence prevention, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is providing a grant for the 2023 National Sexual Assault Conference. The grant aims to bring organizations...

La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California, conocida por sus siglas en inglés como Cal OES, les recuerda la importancia que si viven en California, es importante siempre estar preparados. Y cuando se trata de un sismo,...

Temperatures throughout the state are expected to go up again. In anticipation of high temperatures throughout August, some officials have closed parks, for example, in San Diego County. Make sure to contact your state or local parks office to find...

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...

As Earth experienced the hottest month on record in July, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to help protect Californians from the threat of extreme heat and other possible secondary impacts....

Shaping up to be the hottest year on planet earth, California communities are experiencing the effects of complex extreme heat due to climate change. Growing in intensity, frequency and duration, this warm weather has broken records in California...

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...

How Can Older Adults Stay Safe During an Extreme Heat Event? Take high temperatures seriously, especially for individuals over 65 years old. With increasing climate change and the severity of prolonged heat emergencies, Cal OES and the California...