Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Diferencia entre advertencia y orden de evacuación
Un aviso u orden de evacuación se dará siempre durante una emergencia, por lo que es importante estar preparados y saber que hacer en caso de una desgracia natural. Por ello, es importante saber en qué consiste cada una y no desestimar las indicacoines de las...

Ahead of Critical Fire Weather, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Personnel and Equipment
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 Plumas...

Cal OES Announces $22.5 Million in Grants to Bolster State and Local Cybersecurity Efforts
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the deployment of funds and is now accepting applications for over $22.5 million in grant funds to bolster cybersecurity at a state and local level. The State and Local Cybersecurity...

Federal assistance to states, local and tribal government during wildfires
The Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) provide supplemental federal assistance to states, local and tribal government to fight fires burning on public (non-federal) or privately owned forest or grassland. The Fire Management Assistance declaration process is...

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...