Latest news and updates from Cal OES
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 861,476 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. There were 3,075...
California Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support State’s Response to Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the President has approved California’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the state’s emergency response to wildfires across the state and support impacted residents in Fresno, Los Angeles,...
Big Basin Redwoods State Park Begins Recovery After CZU Lightning Fire
Recovery after a wildfire can take many forms and include both man-made and natural resources. Big Basin Redwoods State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains is closed until further notice due to the CZU Lightning Complex Fire in August, but is already showing signs of...
State Officials Urge Californians to Practice Earthquake Preparedness
MATHER – Today, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Chief Deputy Christina Curry was joined by California State Assemblywoman Luz Rivas, California Geological Survey Geologist Steve Bohlen, and California Seismic Safety Commission...
Lassen and Tulare Counties Added to Federal Disaster Declaration
At the request of Governor Gavin Newsom, two additional counties -- Lassen and Tulare counties -- have been added to those in California approved for federal individual and household assistance. This applies to survivors of the Sheep Fire and W-5 Cold Springs Fire in...