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Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Nic Luncsford, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, Situation Cell
Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of 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...

Federal Assistance Now Available: SBA Offering Low Interest Disaster Loans for TCU September Lightning Complex Fire
Federal assistance is now available for survivors of the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire. Low interest disaster loans are now available to California businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the fires from September...

Trump’s shutdown leaves California disaster readiness in jeopardy
SACRAMENTO — With the federal government shut down by Trump and Republicans, Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted one impact that could threaten the safety of communities across the state: disaster preparedness, response and recovery. As of this morning, the Trump...

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: Building a Cyber Secure California
Data breaches, malware, phishing, and social engineering are not just words, but examples of cyber threats that could compromise vital services fundamental to our daily lives. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), along with its California...

Mes Nacional de Seguridad Cibernética 2025: Construyendo una California más segura
Tras el mes nacional de preparación, este primero de octubre se pone en marcha otro periodo de concientización. En esta ocasión, se trata del Mes Nacional de concientizacion sobre Seguridad cibernética y por ello, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador...