Cal OES Seeks Applications for State and Federal Grants to Boost Nonprofit and Faith Community Safety
SACRAMENTO -- The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is now accepting applications for two separate grant programs, one state and one federal, that each help nonprofits bolster their safety and security. Applications for...
Asistencia Federal Disponible: SBA Ofreciendo Préstamos Por Desastre a Bajo Interés para afectados por Incendio TCU September Lightning Complex
Asistencia federal está disponible para los sobrevivientes del incendio TCU September Lightning Complex. Préstamos a bajo interés para negocios, organizaciones no lucrativas privadas y residentes de California, cuyas propiedades o economía se...
Celebrating our Staff – I am Cal OES Vanessa Faur, Cyber Threat Analyst at the California Cybersecurity Integration Center
Meet Vanessa Faur, Cyber Threat Analyst with Cal OES’s California Cybersecurity Integration Center (Cal CSIC), who actively works to reduce cyber-attacks and respond to threats when they happen. Cal-CSIC is the hub of the state government’s...
Governor Newsom predeploys firefighting resources Southern California ahead of dangerous fire weather
SACRAMENTO – With gusty, dry winds expected to develop in Southern California mid-week, Governor Gavin Newsom has directed the state’s first responders to take early, proactive steps to protect communities. In advance of the coming weather,...
Governor’s SAFE Task Force and local partners clear homeless encampments in Fresno and San Diego
What you need to know: Following successful recent actions in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Anaheim, Governor Gavin Newsom’s statewide State Action for Facilitation on Encampments (SAFE) Task Force today announced removing homeless encampments on...
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...
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...