Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Jordon Boyer, Staff Services Manager I
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...
Governor Newsom announces $76 million in grants to bolster safety and security in faith communities and nonprofits
UPDATED: August 1, 2024 California Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is expediting the deployment of funds and is now accepting applications for $76 million in grant funding available to bolster safety and security for nonprofits that are at higher...
Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in Plumas, Butte and Tehama counties due to fires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Plumas County due to the Gold Complex Fire and in Butte and Tehama counties due to the Park Fire. The fires have together burned more than 181,000 acres, forcing the evacuation of thousands of...
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Park Fire
SACRAMENTO – Working quickly to bring in additional funding and resources to help fight the rapidly burning Park Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California last night secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency...
As Critical Fire Weather Persists, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources in Additional County
With the return of critical fire weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in...