News and updates from Cal OES

Governor Newsom expands response arsenal with new emergency services facility in Southern California
What you need to know: California broke ground on a new state-of-the-art regional emergency operations center in Southern California, which will be completed in late 2027. COSTA MESA – Building on California’s world-class emergency management capabilities, today...
California deploys resources to Southern California ahead of significant early season storm
At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the preposition of mud and debris flow resources in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange and Santa Barbara counties starting Monday evening, October 13, 2025....

Governor Newsom pre-deploys resources ahead of potential storm impacts in Imperial and San Bernardino counties
SAN BERNARDINO– Governor Gavin Newsom today approved the prepositioning of fire and rescue resources in Imperial and San Bernardino counties in response to extreme weather conditions forecast to impact the areas starting Thursday, October 9, through Saturday, October...

Hiring a Licensed Contractor After a Wildfire: Tips and Best Practices
Survivors of the Eaton and Palisades fires may be eager to begin the rebuilding process, but it’s important to move forward with caution. Homeowners can often fall for scams during this vulnerable time. Taking a few extra steps now can save you significant time,...

The Great California ShakeOut Tour 2025
Cal OES is kicking off the Great California ShakeOut Tour with 4 stops in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. Then join us in practicing Drop/Lock, Cover and Hold On, statewide on October 16 at 10:16 a.m. Monday, October 13 Where: University of...