Ready for the summer: Governor Newsom announces lifesaving heat-ranking tool, invests $32 million to help communities combat extreme heat
What you need to know: California is launching CalHeatScore – a groundbreaking tool to help protect vulnerable populations from dangerous heatwaves. The state’s new tool provides localized warnings and resources for extreme heat events. Governor...
Triple-Digit Heat is on the Way, Here’s How to Stay Safe
With temperatures forecasted to reach triple digits for the first time in 2025, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to stay safe from the heat. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories...
Cooling Centers and Resources
Click here to see the updated list of cooling centers for Summer 2025. As high temperatures impact Californians across the state, many regions will be experiencing triple-digit weather in the coming days. The California Governor’s Office of...
Cal OES Awards Grants to Local Organizations to Protect Vulnerable Communities from Disasters
Funding will increase disaster preparedness in communities throughout the state Sacramento, CA – As part of California’s nation-leading effort to build resilience among vulnerable populations including individuals with low incomes, disabilities,...
Memorial Day Weekend Safety Tips
As Californians across the state experience warmer weather and get ready to visit lakes, rivers and streams during this Memorial Day Weekend, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians about the...
Disaster Recovery Centers to Remain Open Memorial Day, May 26
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés LOS ANGELES – FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) serving survivors of the Southern California wildfires will remain open on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial...
Emotional Recovery Resources Available for Palisades and Eaton Fire Survivors
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés Recovery assistance isn’t limited to physically rebuilding. It also includes help for fire survivors experiencing hopelessness, overwhelming emotions, or stress. As survivors of...
THE PCH IS REOPENING: Governor Newsom, local partners will reopen the iconic roadway ahead of schedule and in time for Memorial Day Weekend
LOS ANGELES – Following through on his...
Centros de Recuperación por Desastre cerrarán permanentemente el 31 de mayo; los recursos se mudarán a nuevas ubicaciones
LOS ÁNGELES – Los dos Centros de Recuperación por Desastre (DRC, por sus siglas en inglés) para los incendios forestales en Los Ángeles cerrarán permanentemente el sábado 31 de mayo de 2025 a las 4 p.m. y los recursos federales se trasladarán a...
Disaster Recovery Centers to Permanently Close May 31; Resources Transitioning to New Locations
LOS ANGELES – The two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) for the Los Angeles Wildfires are permanently closing Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 4 p.m. and federal resources will be transitioning to new locations. Current DRC Locations and Hours UCLA...
More than 5,000 properties complete in wildfire debris removal effort
PASADENA, CA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), together with FEMA and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), today announced that more than 5,000 properties across the Eaton and Palisades burn areas have been...
California invests $1.7 billion to improve safety, resiliency of highways – including millions for highways damaged by LA fires
What you need to know: The state is investing almost $1.7 billion for improvements to California’s highway system, including $86.5 million for improvements to infrastructure damaged during the Los Angeles firestorms earlier this year. SACRAMENTO –...
Swift Water Safety: Take Precautions to Stay Safe
As Californians across the state experience warmer weather, many local lakes, rivers and streams will have above-average water levels. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians about the importance...
Debris removal reaches 4,000 properties in Los Angeles wildfire recovery
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés LOS ANGELES – As record pace progress continues in Los Angeles County, debris removal teams have cleared more than 4,000 properties participating in the government-run debris...
FEMA Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Available
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés * LOS ANGELES – If you received rental assistance from FEMA and require further rental assistance while working toward your permanent housing goals, we encourage you to stay in...