Latest news and updates from Cal OES
California Sends Wildfire Response and Recovery Teams to Hawaii and Oregon
WHAT TO KNOW: California is deploying 201 specialized personnel, 25 vehicles, and more resources to help our neighbors in Hawaii and Oregon SACRAMENTO – Following action last week to support Hawaii, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of additional wildfire...
High Temperatures Return to California This Week
As summer continues, triple digit temperatures remain possible across significant portions of the golden state through Wednesday. As of 1400 on August 14th, the National Weather Services has active Heat Advisories for 27 counties and Excessive Heat Warnings for six...
Ensuring Public Safety through State and Local Coordination Ahead of Extreme Temperatures
As we enter the warmer summer months, it’s an important reminder that the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works around the clock with local, state and federal partners to mitigate any impacts from extreme weather. As part of that...
Disaster Recovery Centers Now Open
CURRENTLY OPEN DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS FRIDAY, August 11, 2023 There are no open Disaster Recovery Centers in California in response to the 2023 Winter/Spring storms. More information is available below. As California has weathered extreme weather the past few...
State Launches Historic Firefighting Partnership with the Pala Band of Mission Indians
Ahead of peak wildfire season, this partnership amplifies the robust California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System SAN DIEGO – Working to fortify state and local resources to keep Californians safe from all-hazard disasters, the California Governor’s Office of...