Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Wildfire Preparedness Week: State Highlights Technology Utilized to Keep Communities Safe
Every year, California experiences a variety of disasters. As the state’s lead emergency management agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) responds to a variety of all-hazard incidents throughout the state, including wildfires. As...
Governor Newsom announces launch of new AI tool to supercharge the approval of building permits and speed recovery from Los Angeles Fires
LOS ANGELES – Leveraging the power of...
Youth Honored at 2025 California State 9-1-1 For Kids 9-1-1 Heroes Awards Ceremony
Heroes come in many forms, including kids! 9-1-1 For Kids honored three youth heroes and their dispatcher heroes for their courage. 9-1-1 For Kids ambassador Kathy Ireland and other dignitaries gave them their medals during the 911 Heroes Awards Ceremony on the steps...
Updates to Disaster Recovery Centers as Recovery Moves Forward
*Artículo en español después de la versión en inglés Following a federally declared disaster, local, state and federal resources are offered at a single location called a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). These centers are important for survivors to receive support,...
As Wildfire Survivors Receive Their Insurance Settlements, FEMA Disaster Assistance Can Bridge Financial Gaps
Survivors of the Eaton and Palisades Fires who are uninsured, underinsured, or facing delays or denials in their insurance claims may receive financial assistance from FEMA. It is essential for survivors to keep their FEMA disaster assistance application updated to...