Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by Wildfires in Southern California
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...
Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by Wildfires in Southern California
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...
More than 7,500 firefighting, emergency personnel deployed to fight unprecedented Los Angeles fires
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...
Governor Newsom quickly secures Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden for Los Angeles fires
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...
Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by Wildfires in Los Angeles County
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...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Eaton and Hurst Fires in Los Angeles County
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...
Cal OES’ Seismic Safety Commission to Meet in Sacramento on January 9
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...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County
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...
Cal OES Prepositions Resources in Southern California in Advance of Forecasted Fire Weather Conditions – UPDATED 1/6/25 5:00 PM
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...
Year in review: Cal OES administers over half a billion dollars in critical grant funding to support victims of crime and enhance the state’s security
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...
1,774 critical resources prepositioned ahead of 204 fire and severe weather events: 2024 California year in review
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,...
Disaster areas are prime hunting grounds for scammers, Cal OES encourages residents to be alert
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...
Cal OES announces $22.6 million in cybersecurity grants to 113 state, local and tribal governments
Aiming to enhance the state’s resilience against cyber threats, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced $22,663,470 in cybersecurity grant funding to protect local governments, school districts, special...
January 24 Deadline for Victim Service Providers to Apply for New One-Time Funding Opportunity through Cal OES Grants
Flexible Assistance for Survivors Pilot Program Launches SACRAMENTO – The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is announcing the release of a competitive funding opportunity to assist victims/survivors of crime. The new...
Preparación para la temporada invernal
ANTES DE LA TORMENTA La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) trabaja con autoridades locales para brindar los recursos necesarios para que los californianos se preparen para una tormenta y sepan que hacer...