Governor Newsom predeploys resources to Inyo County, continuing state’s prep for critical fire weather conditions
SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the predeployment of additional firefighting resources in Inyo County. This is on top of resources...
Governor Newsom predeploys additional resources to Los Angeles and San Diego counties during Red Flag critical fire weather conditions
SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) approved the predeployment of additional firefighting resources in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. This is on top...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Jon Bell
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...
With major heat in the forecast, California takes action to protect vulnerable communities – including with new CalHeatScore tool
What you need to know: Governor Newsom directed the state to continue taking actions ahead of extreme heat and fire weather conditions anticipated to impact much of California through the weekend. SACRAMENTO – Building off the state’s predeployment...
Governor Newsom pre-deploys additional resources to Southern California ahead of heat and red flag warnings
SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) approved the predeployment of additional firefighting resources in Los Angeles, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Bernardino...
With heat and fire weather incoming, Governor Newsom pre-deploys resources to Los Angeles County
SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the predeployment of firefighting resources in Los Angeles County in response to elevated heat and critical fire...
Cal OES Office of Tribal Coordination helped foster relationships before emergencies strike
On Friday, September 26, 2025, the 58th Native American Day, "Walking in Their Footsteps: Carrying Forward the Legacy of Strength and Sovereignty," will take place at the State Capitol. The Cal OES Office of Tribal Coordination (OTC) has actively...
Keeping Safe in Hot Cars
Summer heat requires extra vigilance when you have children, vulnerable adults or pets in your vehicle. A car’s interior can become dangerously hot, fast, even during cooler temperatures. That can lead to heat-related illnesses or worse for...
August is Emergency Management Awareness Month
In emergency management, saving lives and protecting property begins before disaster strikes. Emergency managers help communities learn how to lessen the impact of a disaster and bounce back. They plan, prepare and respond to man-made and natural...
Fire Management Assistance Grant
The Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) is a cost-share program offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It is available to state, local and tribal governments. It is used for the mitigation, management and control of fires on...
La Subvención para el manejo de Incendios (FMAG)
La Subvención para el manejo de Incendios (FMAG) es un programa de costos compartidos ofrecido por la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA). Está disponible para gobiernos estatales, locales y tribales, que se utiliza para la...
Refugios disponibles para las comunidades afectadas por los incendios forestales
La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) está coordinando con el Departamento de Servicios Sociales de California y autoridades locales, para asegurarse de que todas las comunidades afectadas por los actuales...
Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by Wildfires
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local partners to ensure communities impacted by the current fires in Southern California have access to shelters...
California secured federal assistance to support response to Canyon Fire in Southern California
What you need to know: California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help suppress the Canyon Fire. SACRAMENTO – Moving swiftly to support local and state response efforts to...
Keep Your Fur Babies Safe from High Heat This Summer
Summer in California brings sunshine, longer days - and at times extreme heat. As high temperatures appear across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds everyone: protect your pets from overheating. When...