Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Memorial Day Weekend Safety Tips
During this Memorial Day Weekend – the unofficial start of summer, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds Californians to be prepared and consider the following safety tips: SAFETY TIPS FOR BOATING AND WATER SEASON: Conduct a Vessel...
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Governor Newsom launches ready.ca.gov
SACRAMENTO – With seasonal challenges on the horizon as temperatures increase and Californians head outside, Governor Gavin Newsom visited the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today to announce ready.ca.gov - a new, one-stop shop for Californians to...
California’s Next Emergency Managers are Homegrown: Cal OES Shows 700 Students How to Prepare for Any Disaster
NATOMAS, CA.– Students everywhere hear summer vacation calling, but for some, learning doesn't take a break, at least when it comes to disasters and emergencies. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) taught 700 transitional kindergarten...
Disaster Assistance Loans Available to Businesses and Residents Affected by the Jan. 31 to Feb. 9 Storms
As a part of on-going recovery efforts across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Service’s (Cal OES) continues to assist and serve communities in the aftermath of disasters. On May 16, 2024, at California’s request, the U.S. Small Business...
State Awards New Round of Funding to Community Groups to Increase Disaster Resiliency in At-Risk Communities
In an ongoing effort to ensure disaster resiliency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), today announced $25 million in grant funding to support community-based organizations helping to prepare all Californians for wildfire and severe...