Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Continued Temporary Housing Assistance
If you received rental assistance from FEMA and require further rental assistance while working toward your permanent housing plan, we encourage you to stay in touch with FEMA. Continued Temporary Housing Assistance (CTHA) may be available for those who qualify....
Have a Go Bag Ready When Disaster Strikes
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to prepare a go bag now so it's ready when disasters and emergencies strike. Taking a few steps now and talking with friends and loved ones will help reduce the stress caused...
California sends more search and rescue crews to Texas
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of 3 additional Urban Search and Rescue Team (US&R) members to Texas to assist with ongoing response efforts related to severe flooding impacts. A total of 42 California US&R members are now in...
Governor Newsom announces new public outreach campaign with LA Rises and launch of new AI permitting tool
LOS ANGELES – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of a new public outreach campaign with LA Rises that will connect and support impacted Angelenos with key resources and share stories of community efforts to recover and rebuild for the long-term in the...
Governor Newsom urges Californians to take precautions as state endures triple digit heat, smoky conditions
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom is encouraging Californians to prepare for dangerous heat throughout California, and smoky conditions in the far northern part of the state, today through early next week. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories in...