News and updates from Cal OES
Helping vulnerable communities during a heat event
The National Weather Service defines a heat event is as a forecast with a high risk for heat illness and fire danger across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds you the importance of being prepared and to remember that...
Governor Newsom predeploys resources to Inyo County, continuing state’s prep for critical fire weather conditions
SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the predeployment of additional firefighting resources in Inyo County. This is on top of resources predeployed earlier this week to...
Governor Newsom predeploys additional resources to Los Angeles and San Diego counties during Red Flag critical fire weather conditions
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 and San Diego counties. This is on top of resources...
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...