Latest news and updates from Cal OES
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:
California’s Sleeping Giants: How Cal OES Monitors Local Volcanos
On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted at 9:15 a.m., not only spewing clouds filled with ash, but also claiming the lives of dozens of people. More than 40 years later, this anniversary is a reminder of what the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services...
Cal OES Approves Nearly $11.7 Million in California Disaster Assistance Act Funding to Help Mariposa County Cover Costs of Removing Hazardous Debris Generated by Oak Fire
SACRAMENTO -- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the approval of nearly $11.7 million in California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding to help the County of Mariposa cover the costs of removing hazardous debris...
Cal OES Announces Approval of California Disaster Assistance Act Funds and Administrative Fees to Help the Placer County Water Agency Cover December 2021 Storm Costs
SACRAMENTO -- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the approval of more than $751,000 in Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding to help the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) cover eligible costs related to the repair of...