California’s Cannabis Task Force Seizes and Eradicates Over $222 Million in Illegal Cannabis in Q3 2025
What you need to know: Between July and September 2025, California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) conducted 17 multiagency operations across 15 counties, seizing and eradicating more than 66.5 tons of illegal cannabis valued at...
California expands CalAssist Mortgage Fund Disaster Relief: More California families to qualify for mortgage grants
Income limits increased — up to $211,050 in Los Angeles County — expanding eligibility for families rebuilding after disasters.
California Helps Harden Rural Shasta Homes Against Wildfire
What You Need to Know: Building on the successful implementation of the pilot programs in Lake and San Diego counties, the California Wildfire Mitigation Program (CWMP) is now helping reduce wildfire risk in Shasta County while supporting...
Flood Preparedness Week
Extreme weather in California is no surprise. Flood Preparedness Week is a good time to remember to be prepared. Floods can be dangerous and can happen in every part of the state. Keep yourself and your family safe with the following tips: Create a...
Don’t take the bait!
Tips to protect yourself from phishing Have you ever received an email that looks legitimate but demands personal information? Or have you ever received phone calls from companies prompting you to share financial details? Have you ever scanned a QR...
Governor Newsom expands response arsenal with new emergency services facility in Southern California
What you need to know: California broke ground on a new state-of-the-art regional emergency operations center in Southern California, which will be completed in late 2027. COSTA MESA – Building on California’s world-class emergency management...
California deploys resources to Southern California ahead of significant early season storm
At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the preposition of mud and debris flow resources in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange and Santa Barbara counties starting Monday evening,...
Governor Newsom pre-deploys resources ahead of potential storm impacts in Imperial and San Bernardino counties
SAN BERNARDINO– Governor Gavin Newsom today approved the prepositioning of fire and rescue resources in Imperial and San Bernardino counties in response to extreme weather conditions forecast to impact the areas starting Thursday, October 9,...
Hiring a Licensed Contractor After a Wildfire: Tips and Best Practices
Survivors of the Eaton and Palisades fires may be eager to begin the rebuilding process, but it’s important to move forward with caution. Homeowners can often fall for scams during this vulnerable time. Taking a few extra steps now can save you...
The Great California ShakeOut Tour 2025
Cal OES is kicking off the Great California ShakeOut Tour with 4 stops in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. Then join us in practicing Drop/Lock, Cover and Hold On, statewide on October 16 at 10:16 a.m. Monday, October 13 Where:...
Great California ShakeOut Tour to Stop in Four California Cities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2025 CONTACT: media@caloes.ca.gov Public invited to learn from experts and experience an earthquake simulator MATHER, CA – Building upon California’s leadership to implement a first-in-the-nation earthquake...
State and FEMA In-Person Support to End at Survivor Support Locations in Los Angeles County
As the demand for in-person services for the Eaton and Palisades fires has decreased over time, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) will end in-person presence at 5...
Be prepared for the upcoming weather changes
The Fall season have the potential to bring heavy wind, rain, snow and other impacts. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like everyone to be aware and prepared for this time of the year. Now is the time to make...
California deploys resources to support Arizona and Puerto Rico facing multiple hazards
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of multiple personnel to Arizona and Puerto Rico in response to multiple hazards. This deployment includes two logistics experts from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency...
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...