Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Storm Season Safety: Before a Snow Storm
BEFORE THE STORM The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works with local and state authorities to provide resources for Californians to prepare for a storm. If you live in a county that is annually impacted by snowfall, as happened at the...

Federal Assistance for California Salmon Fisheries available in 31 Counties
In an effort to support Californians as they experience climate-driven disasters in all forms, California small businesses affected by a salmon fishery disaster can now apply for federal low-interest loans. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal...

Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Robyn Fennig
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 OES) staff has met each...

Cal OES announces the release of the 2023 State Hazard Mitigation Plan
Detailing California’s historical and current hazards and identifying strategies and actions to address those hazards, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announces the release of the 2023 State Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan is updated...

Cal OES Announces Approval of More than $1.4 million in CDAA Funds to Help Butte County Cover Non-Federal Share of Repairs to Highways Caused by Camp Fire, February 2017 Storms
SACRAMENTO -- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the recent payments totaling $1,423,317 in California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding to help Butte County cover costs related to the repair of highways damaged in...