As California endures wildfires fueled by high winds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have...

As California endures wildfires fueled by high winds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have...

What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom announced Los Angeles area wildfire survivors are able to apply for federal assistance today. The state also launched a new website – CA.gov/LAfires – to support survivors. LOS ANGELES – Continuing the...

As California endures wildfires fueled by high wind activity, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities...

As California endures wildfires fueled by high wind activity, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities...

SACRAMENTO – As California rapidly responds to active, rapidly evolving wildfires in Southern California caused by dangerous winds and dry conditions, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that more than 7,500 firefighting and emergency personnel have...

What you need to know: The Major Disaster Declaration approved today by the President supports ongoing response efforts to the Los Angeles fires. SANTA MONICA – President Biden has quickly approved Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for a Presidential...

As California endures wildfires fueled by high wind activity, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities...

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced late Tuesday and early Wednesday that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital...

Bringing together seismic experts and state leaders, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) through the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission is meeting on Thursday, January 9 in Sacramento.  What: Alfred E. Alquist...

PACIFIC PALISADES – While on the ground in Pacific Palisades, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that California has secured a commitment for additional resources approved by the federal government to assist in battling the Palisades Fire in...

Acting quickly to protect Californians, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is prepositioning resources in advance of forecast fire weather conditions in several Southern California counties.   A wind advisory indicating extreme...

Improving and enhancing local agencies’​ capabilities through grant funding is one of the most important missions of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Cal OES is investing in homeland security, emergency preparedness...

When resources like fire engines or swift water search and rescue teams are strategically placed before an incident, it allows local fire departments and firefighters to respond more rapidly when time is critical. In the emergency management world,...

Disasters can cause stress and leave survivors in vulnerable conditions. Unfortunately, this can become a prime opportunity for scammers to attack. After a disaster, con artists, or other criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal...