Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Be prepared for the upcoming weather changes
The Fall season have the potential to bring heavy wind, rain, snow and other impacts. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like everyone to be aware and prepared for this time of the year. Now is the time to make sure our families and...

California deploys resources to support Arizona and Puerto Rico facing multiple hazards
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of multiple personnel to Arizona and Puerto Rico in response to multiple hazards. This deployment includes two logistics experts from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to...

Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Nic Luncsford, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, Situation Cell
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...

Federal Assistance Now Available: SBA Offering Low Interest Disaster Loans for TCU September Lightning Complex Fire
Federal assistance is now available for survivors of the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire. Low interest disaster loans are now available to California businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the fires from September...

Trump’s shutdown leaves California disaster readiness in jeopardy
SACRAMENTO — With the federal government shut down by Trump and Republicans, Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted one impact that could threaten the safety of communities across the state: disaster preparedness, response and recovery. As of this morning, the Trump...