Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Prepare for Cold Temps as Hard Freeze Warning Issued for Central Valley
As temperatures continue to plummet across the northern part of the state, the National Weather Service-Sacramento has issued a Hard Freeze Warning for Wednesday. Cal OES is actively coordinating the state's response with local counties and state partners in advance...
Cal OES Assists Local Communities in Applying for $250 Million in Federal Grants
Funds Will Improve Hardscape Infrastructure and Build Resilience in Communities Across the State SACRAMENTO - Working to reduce the long-term risks of natural disasters, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency of Services (Cal OES) today announced it is applying...
Cal OES has Distributed Over 1.6 Billion Pieces of PPE to Californians
As California emerges from the Omicron surge and transitions to the next phase of the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services continues to work to ensure our state is ready and able to adapt to whatever may come next. Key...
Cal OES Awards $200,000 in Grants to Sacramento County to Improve Information Sharing for Suspected Child Abuse Cases
Continuing to improve the system of sharing information for suspected child abuse cases, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) awards $200,000 to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, with additional funding available for more...
PODCAST (#92): Alex Cabassa and Dr. Lawrence Heiskell Discuss CSTI’s Life-Saving Trainings
California experiences numerous unique disasters that first responders and emergency managers must be ready to respond to at any moment. Training is a critical part of that process in which the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) builds...