Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by Wildfires
As California endures persistent wildfires, 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 have access to...
Out-of-State Firefighting Personnel and Resources in Route to California Bolster Wildfire Suppression Efforts
At the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), mutual aid is the backbone of quick and efficient response during emergencies. Through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), California welcomes: 25 engines...
California’s earthquake warning system notified millions ahead of today’s Southern California quake
What you need to know: The state’s earthquake Early Warning System notified millions of Californians through emergency alerts — some up to 20 seconds before shaking started. SACRAMENTO – California’s first-in-the-nation Earthquake Early Warning...
Due to Critical Fire Weather, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighters and Equipment in Northern California
As critical fire weather, including high temperatures and strong winds persist, 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...
Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in response to Bridge and Airport fires, visits Line Fire Incident Command Post
As the state continues to mobilize personnel and resources in the ongoing response to Southern California wildfires, Governor Gavin Newsom today traveled to Southern California and proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles and San Bernardino...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I Am Cal OES Video Series – Leonella Vallecillo
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...
Due to Critical Fire Weather, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighters and Equipment in Northern California
As critical fire weather, including high temperatures and strong winds persist, 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...
California secures federal assistance to support response to the Airport Fire
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to Riverside County to assist with...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Bridge Fire
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to Los Angeles and San Bernardino...
California mobilizes nearly 6,000 boots on the ground to combat multiple wildfires, protect communities
With multiple fast-growing wildfires impacting communities across California, the state has mobilized a massive air and ground response to contain the wildfires and help keep communities safe. The 24/7 coordinated response includes thousands of...
Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by Wildfires
As California endures persistent wildfires, 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 have access to...
Due to Critical Fire Weather, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighters and Equipment in Northern California
As critical fire weather, including high temperatures and strong winds persist, 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...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Boyles Fire
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Boyles...
Evacuation Warning vs. Evacuation Order
As significant wildfires continue to impact many parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all Californians about the importance of being prepared. High heat and dry conditions are...
Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in San Bernardino County, secures federal assistance to support response to Line Fire
SACRAMENTO – Moving quickly to support the state’s response to the Line Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in San Bernardino County and announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)...