Latest news and updates from Cal OES
April is Earthquake Preparedness Month
This month, Cal OES recognizes that April is earthquake preparedness month and encourages individuals, families and businesses up and down the Golden State to prepare for the next big one, because its not if but when it happens. Californians can be proactive in their...
2024 Storms Recovery Resources
As recovery efforts continue in San Diego County following the January 2024 Storm, the state continues to proactively work with federal and local partners to support, rebuild and aid in the recovery process. Under the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the state’s...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I Am Cal OES Video Series – Guadalupe Martínez, Staff Services Analyst for Fire and Rescue Fleet
Over the past several years, the state has experienced unprecedented 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...
Understanding Individual Assistance and Public Assistance
Following a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) assists California communities that may have access to federal aid resources known as Individual Assistance and Public Assistance provided by the...
Communication and collaboration between Cal OES and all Tribal Nations in California
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is the state’s leader in responding, directing, and coordinating state and federal resources to support local jurisdictions and communities for an emergency or disaster. Office of Tribal Coordination...
Comunicación y coordinación entre Cal OES y todas las naciones tribales de California
La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) es el líder del estado en la respuesta, dirección y coordinación de recursos estatales y federales para apoyar a las jurisdicciones y comunidades a través de actividades de planificación,...
California Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Early February Storms
SACRAMENTO – President Biden has approved Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to support ongoing recovery efforts following widespread flooding, mudslides and debris flows during early February storms. The declaration includes...