Fire Management Assistance Grant
The Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) is a cost-share program offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It is available to state, local and tribal governments. It is used for the mitigation, management and control of fires on...
La Subvención para el manejo de Incendios (FMAG)
La Subvención para el manejo de Incendios (FMAG) es un programa de costos compartidos ofrecido por la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA). Está disponible para gobiernos estatales, locales y tribales, que se utiliza para la...
Refugios disponibles para las comunidades afectadas por los incendios forestales
La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) está coordinando con el Departamento de Servicios Sociales de California y autoridades locales, para asegurarse de que todas las comunidades afectadas por los actuales...
Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by Wildfires
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local partners to ensure communities impacted by the current fires in Southern California have access to shelters...
California secured federal assistance to support response to Canyon Fire in Southern California
What you need to know: California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help suppress the Canyon Fire. SACRAMENTO – Moving swiftly to support local and state response efforts to...
Keep Your Fur Babies Safe from High Heat This Summer
Summer in California brings sunshine, longer days - and at times extreme heat. As high temperatures appear across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds everyone: protect your pets from overheating. When...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series: Diego Navarro, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, California State Warning Center.
This week, Cal OES welcomes you to learn more about Diego Navarro, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator with the California State Warning Center. Diego has been with Cal OES for five years, beginning in the California State Warning Center (CSWC)...
Swift Water Safety: Take Precautions to Stay Safe
As Californians across the state experience warmer weather, many local lakes, rivers and streams will have above-average water levels. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians about the importance of...
Evacuation Warning vs. Evacuation Order
Learning your evacuation route is essential for your safety in emergencies such as wildfires, floods, or earthquakes, as it enables you to swiftly and securely exit a hazardous area. Planning several routes ahead of time helps you evade being...
California Prepositions Resources in Del Norte and San Luis Obispo Counties Ahead of Potential Tsunami Impacts
SACRAMENTO – The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the prepositioning of firefighting and swift water rescue resources in Del Norte and San Luis Obispo counties in response to a tsunami forecasted to impact...
California pre-deploys resources in Plumas, Nevada, and Sierra counties ahead of critical fire weather conditions
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today approved the prepositioning of firefighting resources in Plumas, Nevada, and Sierra counties in response to critical fire weather conditions forecasted to impact the area starting Wednesday, July 30, through...
Governor Newsom issues emergency proclamation for storm-impacted counties
SACRAMENTO – Reinforcing the state’s commitment to helping every Californian recover — no matter a community’s politics — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Humboldt, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Shasta,...
FEMA Support Ends as Disaster Case Management Program Continues at One Stop Rebuilding Center
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés LOS ANGELES – As the demand for in-person services has decreased over time, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) in-person presence will end at 5 p.m. July 31, 2025,...
California predeploys resources in Nevada, Plumas, and Sierra counties ahead of critical fire weather conditions
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today approved the predeployment of firefighting resources in Nevada, Sierra, and Plumas counties in response to critical fire weather conditions forecasted to impact Northern California starting Wednesday, July...
California prepositions resources in Plumas and Sierra Counties ahead of critical fire weather conditions
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom has approved the prepositioning of firefighting resources in Sierra and Plumas counties in response to critical fire weather conditions forecasted to impact Northern California starting Sunday, July 20, through...