In recognition of June as National Camping Month, the California Governor Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants everyone to enjoy the summer months safely. Whether you’re enjoying California State Parks, local parks or federal lands, it’s important to follow a...

With warmer temperatures expected this weekend, melting high mountain snowpack could increase flows in creeks, streams and rivers along the east slopes of the southern Sierra. To help keep Californians safe, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal...

WHAT TO KNOW: Following months of government efforts to combat flooding, and assisted by favorable weather conditions that have slowed snowmelt, state officials released new data showing that Tulare Lake has begun receding – with state actions resulting in at least...

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 OES) staff has met each...

As temperatures rise this summer, so does the risk for mosquitos. Some regions of California continue to be flood-impacted and freestanding water can serve as a breeding ground for mosquitos, increasing the risk for mosquito bites and mosquito-transmitted diseases.  ...