Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Recovery Update: Over 90% of Debris Removed from Properties Affected by 2021 Statewide Wildfires
Survivors Participating in State Program Inch Closer to Getting Back on Property SACRAMENTO — Marking another important milestone in helping Californians rebuild and recover after last year’s record-breaking wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency...

California Deploys Firefighting Resources to New Mexico in Response to Wildfires (UPDATED)
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announced the deployment of firefighting resources to New Mexico in response to ongoing statewide wildfires. One Type III Cal OES strike team departed on April 30 and arrived in Santa Fe, New Mexico on...

It’s Just a Drill: Emergency Responders to Participate in Training Exercise in Sonoma County
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), California National Guard, and first responders from agencies across the state will be conducting a training exercise at Sonoma Developmental Center on Friday, April 29 to Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m....

Take Steps Now to Be Prepared: Wildfire Preparedness
As the state’s lead emergency management agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has experienced in the past five years some of the most challenging times for emergency managers, including an unprecedented number of emergencies and...

Pack a Go-Bag Now to Reduce Stress If Evacuated
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to start preparing now to reduce the stress caused by an emergency. “Disasters happen somewhere in California every day. The time to get prepared is before one happens to...