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2 mn read As an atmospheric river continues to move into Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is expanding resource prepositioning efforts to threatened areas across the North. The decision comes after updated weather reports indicate a broader impact area for potential debris flow threats. The National Weather Service forecasts multiple rounds of […]

< 1 mn read 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 new challenge head-on. The nearly 2,000 staff at Cal OES have responded to increasingly complex disasters […]

2 mn read As the heavy rain arrives, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced that it is expanding resource prepositioning efforts to additional counties across the state. The decision comes after updated weather reports indicate a broader impact area for potential debris flows threats. “We’re now deploying additional resources to counties that are […]

2 mn read As the state braces for an onslaught of heavy rain in Northern California and fire weather in Southern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive measures to protect communities from dual threats: debris flows in recently burned areas and heightened fire risks due to high winds. Cal OES today […]

2 mn read Northern California is bracing for a strong atmospheric river heading into the state, bringing up to 10 inches of rain and gusts as strong as 70 miles per hour along the North Coast. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is preparing for Northern California’s first major storm of the season and recommends […]

2 mn read Cal OES accepting applications for supplemental security grant program In addition to $43 million in FEMA grants secured for hundreds of California nonprofits announced last week, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is now accepting applications for additional funding available from a national pool of money, through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program […]

< 1 mn read As communities prepare for the seasons changing, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local, state and federal partners to ensure the state is prepared for impacts and ready to respond to communities in need.  The Fall and Winter seasons have the potential to bring heavy wind, rain, snow and other […]

2 mn read What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced today that $43 million in FEMA grants will go to hundreds of California’s nonprofits and faith communities to increase security and safeguard against hate-fueled violence. Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that 311 California nonprofit and faith-based organizations —  including synagogues, mosques, Black and other institutions representing communities targeted […]

< 1 mn read In partnership with Ventura County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) opens a Local Assistance Center (LAC) for the Mountain Fire at the Ventura County Office of Education Conference & Education Services Center on Thursday, November 14. LACs are activated following disasters to support survivors and businesses suffering disaster-related losses or damages. […]

< 1 mn read En asociación con el Condado de Ventura, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) abrirá un Centro de Asistencia Local (LAC) en el Centro de servicios educativos y conferencias de la Oficina de Educación del condado de Ventura, para asistir a los afectdos por el incendio Mountain. Los Centros de […]