Latest news and updates from Cal OES

SHARE! Work4CA Campaign & Oakland In-Person Career Fair
Have you ever been interested in state service? California has launched a new initiative, Work for California and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), is proud to be a participating state agency! Visit workforcalifornia.ca.gov where you...

Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Mendocino County to Assist Those Impacted by Winter Storms
In partnership with Mendocino County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on Saturday, February 11th. The DRC offers information on available...

Cal OES Released 2023 Funding Opportunities for Listos California Campaign
Local Community Based Organizations May Apply Today For $15 Million in Grants to Help Increase Disaster Resiliency SACRAMENTO – Building upon California nation-leading efforts to protect vulnerable communities from natural disasters, the California Governor’s Office...

Cal OES Seeks Public Comment on 2023 State Hazard Mitigation Plan
SACRAMENTO – The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has released the draft 2023 State Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP or plan) for public comment. As California’s primary hazard mitigation guidance document, it outlines California’s hazards,...

California Sends Highly Specialized Search and Rescue Unit to Support Efforts in Wake of Turkey Earthquake
To aid in the rapid response to a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey & Syria early Monday, a California Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) team from Los Angeles will depart this evening to assist in life-saving search and rescue operations. At...