Latest news and updates from Cal OES
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 OES) staff has met each...
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 of firefighting...
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 Counties. This is...
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 weather conditions...
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 participated in...