Latest news and updates from Cal OES

COVID-19 Pandemic Surgical Masks To Critical Sectors
The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues its mission to support workers who are performing essential tasks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cal OES has sent millions of surgical masks to critical sectors during this ongoing response to the...

With Red Flag Conditions, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources and Personnel in Eight California Counties
In preparation of dangerous fire weather conditions continuing across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources to include strike teams of fire engines, firefighters, hand crews,...

California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to El Dorado Fire in San Bernardino County
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the El Dorado Fire burning in...

Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties Due to Fire
SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Fresno, Madera and Mariposa due to the Creek Fire; for San Bernardino County due to the El Dorado Fire; and for San Diego County due to the Valley Fire. The fires have...

California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Creek Fire in Fresno, Madera Counties
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Creek Fire burning in Fresno...