Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Listos California at Cal OES Reaches Millions of At-Risk Californians to Ensure Disaster Resilience
Partners have engaged Californians through meaningful outreach interactions SACRAMENTO – Working to continue building resilience among at-risk populations living in areas most susceptible to natural disasters, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services...

Safety in the Sun: Exercise Caution When Recreating Outside This Holiday Weekend
While we honor the brave service members who gave their lives to protect this nation, Memorial Day weekend also marks the unofficial start of summer and many Californians will flock to the outdoors, including local, state and federal parks. The California Governor’s...

Multi-Agency Wildland Preparedness Exercise in San Diego County Comes Ahead of Wildfire Season
May is Wildfire Awareness Month and agencies across the state are preparing themselves and their communities for the upcoming fire season. The California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) participated in the 20th Annual San Diego County Multi-Agency Wildland...

Deadline Fast Approaching for Earthquake Retrofit Grant Program
To ensure Californians have the resources they need to stay safe during an earthquake, funding is available for homeowners to make much-needed earthquake preparedness retrofits to their homes. The Earthquake Soft-Story Retrofit Grant Program is accepting applications...

5-19-23 California Continues its All-In Mission to the 2023 Storms
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues its all-in mission alongside partner agencies to support local communities in response to the 2023 Storm. Here are the latest numbers as of May 19, 2023: