What to Know When Lightning Strikes – Put Safety First
Thunderstorms can happen during any season. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) urges Californians to stay safe when one rolls into their area. Lightning and thunder are natural phenomena associated with electrical...
Diferencia entre advertencia y orden de evacuación
Un aviso u orden de evacuación se dará siempre durante una emergencia, por lo que es importante estar preparados y saber que hacer en caso de una desgracia natural. Por ello, es importante saber en qué consiste cada una y no desestimar las...
Ahead of Critical Fire Weather, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Personnel and Equipment
With the return of critical fire weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and...
Cal OES Announces $22.5 Million in Grants to Bolster State and Local Cybersecurity Efforts
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the deployment of funds and is now accepting applications for over $22.5 million in grant funds to bolster cybersecurity at a state and local level. The State and...
Federal assistance to states, local and tribal government during wildfires
The Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) provide supplemental federal assistance to states, local and tribal government to fight fires burning on public (non-federal) or privately owned forest or grassland. The Fire Management Assistance...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Jordon Boyer, Staff Services Manager I
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...
Governor Newsom announces $76 million in grants to bolster safety and security in faith communities and nonprofits
UPDATED: August 1, 2024 California Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is expediting the deployment of funds and is now accepting applications for $76 million in grant funding available to bolster safety and security for...
Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in Plumas, Butte and Tehama counties due to fires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Plumas County due to the Gold Complex Fire and in Butte and Tehama counties due to the Park Fire. The fires have together burned more than 181,000 acres, forcing the...
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Park Fire
SACRAMENTO – Working quickly to bring in additional funding and resources to help fight the rapidly burning Park Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California last night secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the...
As Critical Fire Weather Persists, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources in Additional County
With the return of critical fire weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and...
Cal OES and France Collaborate on Security for the Olympic Games
The 30th edition of the Summer Olympic Games will kick off with opening ceremony this week in Paris, and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has been working with the organizing committee, sharing information regarding...
Cal OES y Francia colaboran en terminos de seguridad de los juegos olímpicos
Esta semana en París, se pone en marcha la edición 30 de los juegos olímpicos de verano y la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) ha estado en comunicación con el comité organizador para intercambiar...
With the Return of Critical Fire Weather, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources in Multiple Counties
With the return of critical fire weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Hawarden Fire
SACRAMENTO – Working quickly to bring in additional funding and resources to help fight the rapidly burning Hawarden Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal...
With the Return of Critical Fire Weather, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Personnel and Equipment
With an increased threat of thunderstorms and dry lightning over the weekend, the risk of wildfire remains high. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk...