News and updates from Cal OES
Deadline Approaching for SBA Disaster Loans for Businesses and Nonprofits Impacted by LA Wildfires
Businesses and nonprofit organizations affected by the Los Angeles wildfires may be eligible for up to $2 million in low-interest federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The application deadline is October 8, 2025. The Economic...
College Student Emergency Preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) urges all Californians to take steps to keep them and their loved ones safe in the event of an emergency. California college students may live in towns where...
Stay Safe this September: Outdoor Safety Tips You Can Use
Floods, lightning strikes, fires and poor air quality are not just random words but a series of weather events that Californians have experienced in only the past two weeks. While the cooler temperatures help with fires, and they allow us to enjoy a variety of outdoor...
Building up Preparedness, One Classroom at a Time: Fourth Grade Preparedness Ambassadors Program Available for Educators
School is back in session, and here at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), we’re excited to join in on the back-to-school buzz. You might be wondering — what does Cal OES have to do with schools? A lot, actually! If you haven’t already...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Danielle Jessup, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator
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...