Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Cal OES’ Seismic Safety Commission to Meet in Sacramento on January 9
Bringing together seismic experts and state leaders, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) through the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission is meeting on Thursday, January 9 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County
PACIFIC PALISADES – While on the ground in Pacific Palisades, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that California has secured a commitment for additional resources approved by the federal government to assist in battling the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County....
Cal OES Prepositions Resources in Southern California in Advance of Forecasted Fire Weather Conditions – UPDATED 1/6/25 5:00 PM
Acting quickly to protect Californians, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is prepositioning resources in advance of forecast fire weather conditions in several Southern California counties. A wind advisory indicating extreme fire conditions is...
Year in review: Cal OES administers over half a billion dollars in critical grant funding to support victims of crime and enhance the state’s security
Improving and enhancing local agencies’ capabilities through grant funding is one of the most important missions of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Cal OES is investing in homeland security, emergency preparedness and community...
1,774 critical resources prepositioned ahead of 204 fire and severe weather events: 2024 California year in review
When resources like fire engines or swift water search and rescue teams are strategically placed before an incident, it allows local fire departments and firefighters to respond more rapidly when time is critical. In the emergency management world, that's called...