Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Prepare Your Family for Back-to-School Season with Potentially Life-Saving Emergency Planning
Whether you’re at home, at work or while your child is at school, disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. As you prepare your child to go back to school, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all families to think ahead about...

Federal Disaster Assistance Deadline Fast Approaching
In an effort to assist California communities to repair and rebuild following severe storms in February and March, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), along with local, state and federal partners are reminding Californians they only have...

Cal OES Debris Removal Team Assists Lahaina Wildfire Recovery on Maui
In a show of interstate solidarity and expertise, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has dispatched a team of wildfire debris removal specialists to aid in the recovery efforts following the devastating Lahaina wildfire on Maui. The...

Federal Housing Agency Provides $115 Million in Disaster Recovery Funds to California
In a significant move to bolster disaster recovery efforts in California, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a $115 million award for California to recover from recent disasters and emergencies. In continuing its mission, the...

Southern California Communities Recovering Following Tropical Storm Hilary
As we move beyond the storm that blew over most of Southern California, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working to assist counties as they clean up and recover from the impacts of Tropical Storm Hilary. Cal OES is working in close coordination...