Heat Safety Considerations for People with Access and Functional Needs
Temperatures are hitting triple digits again and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to stay safe from the heat this summer. Some populations are at a higher risk for heat related illnesses, including...
Governor Newsom announces deployment of a specialized team to support Georgia ahead of Tropical Storm Debby
SACRAMENTO – As Tropical Storm Debby makes its way toward Georgia, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of a specialized team from California to assist in staffing a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Support Team....
Safety Tips to Prepare For Heat
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like you to follow a few important steps to keep yourself, your loved ones, neighbors and pets safe during high heat. DURING HIGH HEAT Avoid strenuous activity and direct...
With Unsettled Weather in the Forecast, 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...
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...