Image of fire engine with words Prepositioned in front Read more about Governor Newsom prepositions firefighting resources to San Joaquin, Glenn, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties ahead of critical fire weather and moderate heat

What you need to know: Governor Newsom directs Cal OES to preposition firefighting personnel and equipment in anticipation of critical fire weather to ensure assets are in place to respond quickly to new fires.   SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom,... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom prepositions firefighting resources to San Joaquin, Glenn, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties ahead of critical fire weather and moderate heat

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Continuing to use California’s expertise to help communities across the world, today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of a highly trained Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team with unique international experience from Los Angeles to arrive in... Read MoreRead more about California deploys search and rescue personnel to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa

Read more about Great California ShakeOut Tour to Stop in Four California Cities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2025 CONTACT: media@caloes.ca.gov    Public invited to learn from experts and experience an earthquake simulator   MATHER, CA – Building upon California’s leadership to implement a first-in-the-nation earthquake alert system and... Read MoreRead more about Great California ShakeOut Tour to Stop in Four California Cities

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Wildfire survivors in California who lost important documents may need replacements to apply for services and help rebuild their lives. This guide provides links and contacts to replace these important documents—all of the organizations listed below offer online... Read MoreRead more about Replacing Personal Documents After a Natural Disaster

Read more about Cal OES Convenes Local Leaders Focused on Community Resilience During 2022 Hazard Mitigation Conference

SACRAMENTO – With climate-driven disasters becoming more frequent and more destructive, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is convening leading emergency management experts from across the state at a two-day summit designed to educate,... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Convenes Local Leaders Focused on Community Resilience During 2022 Hazard Mitigation Conference