Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Sherryl Jones
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...

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Welcomes State Emergency Services of Ukraine
Continuing efforts to bridge connections with local, state, national and international partners, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today welcomed nine delegates from the State Emergency Services of Ukraine. The Ukrainian delegates are...

California completes cleanup of homes destroyed in 2022 wildfire season
SACRAMENTO – Helping survivors of last year’s wildfires prepare to rebuild, California has completed state-managed debris removal operations for the 2022 wildfire season centered in Siskiyou County. Debris removal crews cleared, tested and released all 218 enrolled...

Cal OES Launches Innovative Real-Time Tool for California’s First Responder Community
Next-Gen SCOUT Tool Improves Situational Awareness and Collaboration Ahead of Wildfire Season Working to provide California’s first responders a tactical and operational response platform to assist in communication and coordination ahead of an intense wildfire...

With Significant Weather Expected, Cal OES Prepositions Swift Water Rescue Resources in Inyo County
Ahead of significant weather expected in parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of swift water rescue personnel to be available if needed. The prepositioned fire resources...