Governor’s Office of Emergency Services

Do Cops Trust UCLA? Not So Much…

May 9, 2024 5:10 pmMay 9, 2024 5:10 pm

“Can I rent some of your police officers?” “Sure – what are you going to do with them?” “Ummmmm….” “On second thought, no.” Paraphrased obviously, but that was the gist of the conversation the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES)...

Downgraded to Tropical Storm, Hilary Brings Flooding, Poor Road Conditions To SoCal

August 21, 2023 11:55 amAugust 21, 2023 11:55 am

Recovery following the landfall of Tropical Storm Hilary in Southern California during the weekend began on Monday, with many cities such as Palm Springs still being largely cut off because of flooding and poor road conditions caused by the storm....

President Biden Declares California Storm Emergency Following Request From Governor

March 11, 2023 8:13 amMarch 11, 2023 8:18 am

President Joe Biden approved a California Emergency Declaration on Friday, giving federal assistance to both state and local response and relief efforts following large storms that caused flooding, mudslides, blizzards, and landslides in Counties across the state. Since the beginning...

Gov. Newsom Declares State Of Emergency With Storms In 13 Mountainous Counties

March 2, 2023 12:15 pmMarch 2, 2023 12:15 pm

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in 13 counties on Wednesday after storms lasting nearly a week dumped up to seven feet of additional snow in some areas and Los Angeles seeing its most significant snowfall since...

State Praises Residents for Reduced Energy Use Following Emergency Text Message Tuesday

September 7, 2022 4:35 pm

A California Independent System Operator (CAISO) emergency alert email given out at around 5:45 P.M. on Tuesday has been credited in helping avert statewide brownouts later that night according to CAISO and Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) data....

Dept. of Insurance Announces New Agreement With State Agencies Over Fireproofing Homes

February 9, 2021 2:27 amFebruary 11, 2021 9:36 am

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced Monday the creation of new incentives for homeowners of older homes to make them more fireproof. The new “home hardening” incentive came as part of an announcement on Tuesday to establish a new partnership...