Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by Wildfires
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local partners to ensure communities impacted by the current fires in Southern California have access to shelters and vital services....

California secured federal assistance to support response to Canyon Fire in Southern California
What you need to know: California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help suppress the Canyon Fire. SACRAMENTO – Moving swiftly to support local and state response efforts to the Canyon Fire,...

Keep Your Fur Babies Safe from High Heat This Summer
Summer in California brings sunshine, longer days - and at times extreme heat. As high temperatures appear across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds everyone: protect your pets from overheating. When walking or playing...

Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series: Diego Navarro, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, California State Warning Center.
This week, Cal OES welcomes you to learn more about Diego Navarro, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator with the California State Warning Center. Diego has been with Cal OES for five years, beginning in the California State Warning Center (CSWC) in 2020 as an...

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 of being swift-water...